Lithoz Unveils 3D-Printed Lithium Disilicate Restorations at IDS 2023

Lithoz GmbH, a manufacturer of dental ceramic materials and 3D printers, will debut their new 3D-printed lithium disilicate material for dental restorations at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2023. The material was developed in collaboration with Ivoclar, a manufacturer of integrated solutions for dental applications.

Serial Production of Ceramic Dental Restorations 

The 3D-printable lithium disilicate, based on IPS e.max lithium disilicate powder, is expected to enable the serial production of patient-specific, all-ceramic dental restorations that are highly detailed, thin, and feature natural translucency. This material opens up new opportunities for scalable yet individual series production of restorations such as veneers and crowns.

According to the Lithoz team, the CeraFab System S65 Medical 3D printer is specifically designed for the dental and medical sector and offers high-precision resolution and the use of precisely matched ceramics. This allows for the construction of highly complex and ultra-fine ceramic structures that were previously unattainable with conventional processes.

Visitors to the Lithoz booth at IDS 2023 can see the 3D-printed restorations for themselves and get a detailed update on the status of the project.

Dental Applications with LCM Technology

In addition to the lithium disilicate material, Lithoz will showcase other new dental applications made possible by their LCM technology. These include a bioresorbable jawbone made of hydroxy apatite or tricalcium phosphate, and additively serially manufactured dental implants made of zirconia (TZP-A) or alumina-toughened zirconia (ATZ).

Lithoz expects the development of the 3D-printed lithium disilicate material and the other dental applications on display at IDS 2023 to transform the dental industry by offering precise, patient-specific solutions.

The Lithoz booth can be found at K030 in Hall 3.1 at IDS 2023.

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