Zirconia Fact vs. Fiction: Myths Uncovered

Our esteemed panel explores the intricacies of zirconia. Our panel delves into material selection, explains the benefits of 4Y zirconia, shares insights into rapid sintering techniques, and suggests strategies for workflow optimization.
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Paul Cascone, BE MetE, MS, is Senior Vice President of Research & Development at The Argen Corporation. Paul has developed numerous dental alloy products and applied dental metallurgy to the laser-selective-melting process, which established alloys within the digital landscape. Paul holds patents on dental alloys, materials, and processes, and has published articles on alloy development, metal-ceramic bonding, computer modeling of material systems, and computer simulation material processes.
John Wilson is a 38-year veteran to the trade and owner/operator of Sunrise Dental Laboratory located in Yucaipa, California. John’s lab specializes in full mouth reconstructions utilizing their analog knowledge while exploiting digital technology. With more than 25 years of implant knowledge and thousands of arch restorations, he has partnered with some of the finest surgeons and G.P.’s to provide life-changing prosthetics by embracing and implementing a team approach to dentistry.
Jed Archibald began his Dental Technician training at Archibald Associates in 1997, an in-house laboratory for Dr. Gordon Christensen. He later became an instructor at the accredited private dental laboratory school. He has been instrumental in the development of groundbreaking dental products such as Creation, 3D Master, Empress, and e.max. In 2011, he established Archibald Digital as the digital arm of Archibald Associates, focusing on high-end outsourcing. Despite his digital focus, Jed continues to produce cosmetic and implant restorative cases through his private laboratory, Archibald Esthetics, established in 2006. His mission is to maintain the same standards in digital processes and materials as traditional craftsmanship, leading to breakthroughs in CAD/CAM, sintering, and 3D printing.
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