30 September 2026

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KATANA Zirconia ONE SPEED Enables 8-Minute Sintering

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New workflow capability helps clinicians further accelerate same-day zirconia restorations

Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. has announced that KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED can be sintered in approximately 8 minutes when used with the pre-heating function built into the CEREC® SpeedFire furnace.*

Designed for efficient chairside dentistry, KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED already provides clinicians with a fast zirconia workflow. The use of the SpeedFire pre-heating function further streamlines the process by reducing the standard 9-minute sintering cycle to approximately 8 minutes.

This feature takes advantage of the pre-heating capability already incorporated into the CEREC® SpeedFire. When activated, the furnace is pre-heated to approximately 400°C prior to beginning the sintering process, helping clinicians maximize the efficiency of their chairside workflow.

“For clinicians incorporating same-day zirconia into their practices, every step of the workflow matters,” said Maurice Munoz, Director, North America. “KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED was developed around the need for speed, efficiency, and esthetics. The ability to utilize the SpeedFire pre-heating function provides another opportunity to make an already efficient workflow even faster.”

To utilize the SpeedFire pre-heating function prior to sintering, clinicians can select the pre-heat function on the SpeedFire screen and confirm that the function is active. The furnace then pre-heats to approximately 400°C. Once the target temperature is reached, KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED can be sintered in approximately 8 minutes.*

The enhanced workflow reinforces Kuraray Noritake Dental’s commitment to developing materials and solutions that help dental professionals simplify procedures while delivering efficient, high-quality restorative care.

Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. is committed to developing innovative dental materials that support clinicians and dental technicians in delivering predictable, high-quality restorative care.

Combining Kuraray’s expertise in dental material technology with Noritake’s long history in ceramics, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of restorative solutions used by dental professionals worldwide.

*CEREC System version 5.2.13 or 5.3.3 and later is required.

Source: https://dentalcetoday.com/