Kuraray Noritake: double excellence for dental ceramics

Founded in 1926 in Kurashiki by Magosaburo Ohara, Kuraray has established itself as a world leader thanks to its pioneering spirit in the fields of polymer chemistry, synthetic chemistry and chemical engineering. As early as 1973, Kuraray entered the dental materials sector.

KATANA™ Zirconia technology: the patented multi-layer revolution

Kuraray Noritake's real advantage lies in its unique ability to control the entire manufacturing process, from raw material to finished product. Unlike many manufacturers who source generic zirconia powders, Kuraray Noritake develops and produces its own proprietary zirconia powder. This absolute control over the initial "recipe" guarantees unrivalled purity and enables the material properties to be adjusted with extreme precision. For the laboratory, this control translates into flawless reliability: perfectly controlled firing deformation, highly precise shrinkage rates and stable coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) values. The result is exceptional fitting accuracy, drastically reducing the need for touch-ups and the risk of having to redo the work.

KATANA™ Zirconia's advanced technology translates into direct, measurable benefits that address the everyday challenges of dental laboratories: efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality.

Seamless multi-layer technology provides a gradation of color and translucency so natural that it minimizes, if not eliminates, the need for complex external make-up. For many cases, a simple glazing step is all that's needed to achieve a high-quality aesthetic result. This time-saving in the finishing phase enables technicians to concentrate on higher value-added tasks, while guaranteeing aesthetic consistency from one case to the next.

Versatility and reliability

Products like KATANA™ Zirconia YML offer an "all-in-one" solution, capable of covering the full range of indications, from anterior veneers to full arch bridges. This versatility considerably simplifies inventory management and reduces the cost of capital investment. What's more, the exceptional reliability of the material, resulting from its controlled manufacturing process, translates into a perfect fit and highly accurate margins.