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Patients with a history of dental trauma often give up on improving their smiles, but the advent of same-day chairside CAD/CAM and aesthetic zirconia has made it possible to achieve astonishing smile transformations while preserving tooth structure.
KATANA & PANAVIA are a CAD/CAM block and cement pair that have been voted must-have materials by Dental Product Shopper readers. They streamline inventory and boost workflow efficiency with fast, durable, and esthetic chairside restorations. The duo is praised for its ease of use and reliable performance in clinical settings.
The article explains why clinicians believe the new KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED CROWN allows same-day chairside dental treatment to be performed faster and more easily than ever before.
CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick 2 is described as compatible with composites, cements, and core buildup materials. The article highlights the importance of versatile bonding in restorative dentistry and traces Kuraray Noritake Dental’s work in universal bonding to decades of scientific innovation, beginning with chemistry.
Dr. Richard Young presents a restorative approach for a patient with sensitivity and an abfraction lesion using CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick 2 and CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal. The case describes adhesive and finishing techniques that produced an esthetic immediate post-operative result while preserving natural tooth structure.
CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick 2 is presented as a versatile bonding agent compatible with composites, cements, and core buildup materials. The article describes versatility as essential to restorative success and notes that Kuraray Noritake Dental’s approach to universal bonding began with chemistry.
Kuraray marked its 100th anniversary on June 24, 2026, and held a commemorative ceremony that day at the Tokyo International Forum. The event was attended by Kuraray Group employees and livestreamed to locations in Japan and overseas, allowing employees worldwide to share the milestone.
Troy Schmedding, DDS, AAACD, says that when beginning a case, he considers which materials can support successful treatment. He emphasizes that material choice is key to achieving a great result.
The article features a single-shade universal restorative composite that flows well, polishes easily, and uses LIGHT-DIFFUSION technology to blend with surrounding tooth structure. It discusses the material in the context of Class V restorations.