Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) January 22, 2013 -- Glidewell Laboratories, industry-leading provider of dental
lab products and services, announced today the launch of ObsidianTM lithium silicate ceramic, a new glass
ceramic material indicated for the fabrication of monolithic restorations, including individual crowns, 3-unit
anterior bridges, veneers, inlays and onlays. Unlike layered ceramic or porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations,
Obsidian ceramic restorations are resistant to chipping due to their monolithic composition and average flexural
strength of 373 MPa. They exhibit an ideal combination of esthetics and strength with translucency that mirrors
the vitality of natural teeth.
Obsidian ceramic restorations exceed the ISO strength requirements for cemented all-ceramic restorations and
can be used anywhere in the mouth. These high-strength, esthetic ceramic restorations follow traditional all-
ceramic prep requirements and can be conventionally cemented or adhesively bonded.
"Five years ago we started working on creating a strong, monolithic glass ceramic material that would provide
dentists and their patients with restorations that would not break like older, traditional PFM restorations," says
Rodolfo Castillo, senior ceramic engineer. He adds that the development and successful launch of Obsidian
ceramic is the proudest accomplishment of his 27-year career in the dental industry.
After the Obsidian glass ceramic material is manufactured according to ISO 13485, the dental laboratory then
produces finished ceramic restorations using CAD/CAM technology. Priced at only $99 per unit, Obsidian
ceramic restorations are available in all VITA Classical and Bleached shades. Model-free cases from a digital
scan can also be prescribed for a savings of $20 per unit.
For more information about Obsidian glass ceramic or any of the other products and services available from
Glidewell Laboratories, call 800-854-7256 or visit www.glidewelldental.com.
Glidewell Laboratories is a privately owned corporation that has more than 42 years of history as a provider of
high-quality restorations to dental practitioners nationwide. It has its own R&D and manufacturing teams
comprising 161 experienced professionals focused on Inclusive Dental Implant Solutions and BruxZir Solid
Zirconia and is one of the most resourceful dental laboratories in the world. Its newly developed CAD/CAM
processing capabilities are recognized as among the most advanced in the industry. To view our large selection
of clinical videos, CE courses and our products and services, visit the Glidewell Laboratories website,
www.glidewelldental.com