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ZIRGLOSS – ACHIEVE A HIGH GLOSS IN SECONDS
HIGH-PERFORMANCE POLISHING COMPOUND PERFECTS THE SURFACES OF MONOLITHIC ZIRCONIA AND LITHIUM DISILICATE RESTORATIONS w Only perfectly polished zirconia surfaces minimise plaque formation and protect the natural antagonists. A perfect polish is crucial to the sustainable aesthetics, durable and precise function, and high wearing comfort of metal-free monolithic restorations. ZirGloss, the new high-performance polishing compound by Shofu Dental, is designed specifically for professionally polishing monolithic, all-ceramic zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations to a high gloss in just a few seconds.
ZirGloss high-performance polishing compound
Ratingen – Hardness is not the reason why high-strength zirconia restorations may damage antagonist teeth: It is the rough surface of inadequately polished zirconia that abrades natural antagonists to a greater extent than enamel . This makes flawless final surface polishing so important – not only to technicians, but also to clinicians, e.g. after performing occlusal adjustments. THE NAME SAYS IT ALL
ZirGloss allows you to polish zirconia surfaces to a high gloss in a minimum of time. The compound is based on diamond and alumina particles of well-matched grits, which are embedded in a carrier paste and optimise the removal rate and the gloss level. The carrier paste keeps the abrasive mineral particles in the layer that is in contact with the ceramic surface and controllably releases them, depending on the contact pressure applied to a goat or bison hair brush and the temperature development when polishing with a handpiece. You can accurately polish even the finest details of the occlusal anatomy. The result is a dense, high-gloss surface with all contours, virtually eliminating the need for final firing.
ZirGloss is very economical to use. Thanks to its firm consistency, the compound does not splatter when loading the brush. CREATE A PERFECT SURFACE IN THREE STEPS
Ingo Scholten, the responsible product and project manager at Shofu, sees the use of ZirGloss as an integral part of a systematic three-step polishing process: “ZirGloss gives restorations the final touch after contouring with the proven Dura-Green DIA diamond abrasives and prepolishing with the ZiLMaster Coarse silicone polishers. This trio reduces the steps needed to create a perfect surface from four to three. Systematically increasing fineness step by step from coarse to fine, the
three components quickly create surfaces that are micro-fine and perfectly sealed – as if they were glazed. Nothing has ever saved you so much time.” ZirGloss Polishing Compound comes in 20-g jars and is now available from dental distributors. Please view or download the product brochure https://www.shofu.de/en/ produkt/zirgloss-uk/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHOFU OFFICE: E: sales@shofu.co.uk T:01732 783580 SHOFU UK: https://www.shofu.de/en/
PROTECT THE FUTURE OF YOUR BUSINESS DENTAL TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE (DTS) 2022 w It’s been a difficult year for UK dental labs, with various challenges needing to be overcome with, innovation, grit and determination. To position your business for a stable future and long-term success, don’t miss the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2022.
The trade show will also be a useful arena in which to source innovative technologies and network with product experts to further protect the future of your business. All this and more will be available at DTS 2022 next May, we look forward to seeing you there!
Among the exceptional educational programme will be various lectures, workshops and interactive sessions designed to help lab owners optimise the operation of their laboratories for the new-world dentistry of today. Individuals will share their own experiences and offer advice and guidance on what works and doesn’t work for different businesses.
The next DTS will be held on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May 2022, Birmingham NEC, co-located with the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show. For the latest information, please visit: www.the-dts.co.uk, call 020 7348 5270 or email dts@closerstillmedia.com
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