Obsidian® Lithium Silicate Ceramic
Natural vitality with toughness far surpassing conventional ceramics
Obsidian® lithium silicate ceramic is a state-of-the-art restorative material that can be used for PFM and all-ceramic cases, as well as restorations milled in office. With this impressive versatility, Obsidian enables clinicians to prescribe a single material for virtually any indication in the mouth. A simplified workflow is possible, as using Obsidian easily facilitates a cohesive appearance across the arch, even when the oral situation demands multiple types of restorations. The translucency and esthetics of the material match those of natural dentition, making Obsidian the optimal combination of utility and beauty.
Clinicians who have incorporated in-office milling into their practices can utilize Obsidian Milling Blocks to deliver single-appointment monolithic restorations with great esthetics, lifelike translucency and high strength. Arriving to the practitioner in a partially crystallized state, restorations fabricated from Obsidian Milling Blocks require only a short firing cycle prior to seating.
Obsidian® Lithium Silicate Features
Obsidian® lithium silicate ceramic is a glass ceramic material indicated for the fabrication of full-contour crowns, inlays and onlays. Unlike traditional ceramics, Obsidian ceramic restorations are resistant to chipping due to their monolithic composition and average flexural strength of 385 MPa. These ceramic restorations 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. They follow traditional all-ceramic prep requirements and can be conventionally cemented or adhesively bonded.
Obsidian ceramic restorations are available in the 14 most popular VITA® shades.
