PRECISION.
STRENGTH.
POLISHABILITY.
KATANA™ AVENCIA™ Block is a new type of hybrid ceramic developed bringing together the organic/inorganic technology and experience that we have gained through long years developing and working with restorative materials.
Produced by an Innovative Manufacturing Method
KATANA™ AVENCIA™ Block is produced using our unique manufacturing method. The nano-sized fillers are densely compressed into a block, which is then uniformly infused with resin monomer. The resin is then polymerized by heating it. Our new type of hybrid ceramic has great mechanical strength to withstand occlusal pressure, as well as excellent gloss retention.
Superior Polishability and Polish Retention
Photos of KATANA™ AVENCIA™ Block after polishing
Photos of KATANA™ AVENCIA™ Block Before and after 40,000 toothbrush cycles
Source: Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.
Surface roughness after 40,000 toothbrush cycles
Test Condition: Tooth brush wear test using tooth paste. Load: 250 g * Not a trademark of Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.
Excellent wear Resistance and Less Wear to Opposing Enamel
Test Condition:
Leinfelder wear test at room temperature in water, Load: 15.6 kg/cm2, 10,000 cycles, Antagonist: bovine enamel, polished with #1000 paper Material: polished with #3000 paper
* Not a trademark of Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. Source: Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.
Superior Mechanical Properties
Flexural Strength
Test Condition: ISO 10477
Compressive Strength
Test Condition: Specimen size 3 × 3 × 3 mm, Immersed at room temperature in water for 24 hours
* Not a trademark of Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. Source: Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.