Zirconia

Instruments for Zirconia & Lithium Disilicate

Browse all Wagner Precision instruments engineered for zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations — from green-state blank preparation through sintered finishing and final high-gloss polishing.

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Wagner Precision instruments for zirconia and lithium disilicate dental restorations

Zirconia & Lithium Disilicate in Modern Dentistry

Zirconia and lithium disilicate have become the dominant restorative ceramics in both clinical
and laboratory settings. Their exceptional strength, biocompatibility, and esthetic potential
make them the materials of choice for single units, bridges, and implant restorations — but
their hardness demands instruments engineered specifically for the task.

Zirconia

Available in green (pre-sintered) and fully sintered states. Green state zirconia is
porous and workable; fully sintered zirconia reaches ~1,200 HV hardness and requires
diamond instruments to shape and finish effectively.

  • 3Y, 4Y, 5Y translucency options available
  • Mono-layer and multi-layer gradient blanks
  • Adjustable in green state before firing
  • Requires dedicated diamond instruments after sintering

Lithium Disilicate

Available in a machinable intermediate crystalline state (IPS e.max CAD, blue block) and
fully crystallized state. Both require careful instrument selection to avoid sub-surface
cracking, which is not visible until the restoration fails clinically.

  • Superior translucency and esthetic integration
  • Ideal for anterior and posterior single units
  • Brittle at high speeds without proper coolant
  • Requires progressively finer diamonds to prevent surface defects

All Instruments for Zirconia & Lithium Disilicate

Every Wagner Precision instrument compatible with zirconia and lithium disilicate,
organized by application stage.

From Blank to Final Restoration

Understanding which Wagner Precision instruments apply at each stage helps build a
streamlined, reproducible workflow for any zirconia or lithium disilicate case.

01

Green State Preparation

Shape and contour pre-sintered zirconia blanks using instruments formulated for the porous matrix.

Green State Instruments →

02

Sintering

Fire in a zirconia-compatible furnace per the manufacturer’s recommended profile.

Per material manufacturer protocol

03

Adjustment & Finishing

Adjust occlusion and refine surface with the Diacool Ice or ZrHP Diamond sequence.

Diacool Ice →

04

High-Gloss Polishing

Apply polishing points to achieve a mirror-gloss surface that mimics natural enamel.

Panther System →

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