In this episode of Vegas Voices, Dinesh chats with Dr. Greg Campbell about the innovations and transformations in the Katana Zirconia blocks by Kuraray Noritake. Get ready to dive into the technical side of dentistry while keeping it light and engaging.
Journey from 2017 to 2024:
- Greg reminisces about the early days: “We created an aesthetic zirconia block that originally had a 30-minute sintering time, but it had multiple layers.”
- Discusses the evolution from Katana Zirconia to developing the Katana Zirconia One Speed..
Comparison with Competitors:
- Greg’s honest opinion on other zirconia blocks: “None of them come as close in aesthetics, in my opinion, as the Katana blocks.”
- Talks about the advantages of Katana One, especially in terms of color choices and predictability.
Bonding Zirconia:
- Greg educates on bonding zirconia: “I find when I always go into a teaching situation, whether it’s a group of ten people or a group of 400, I always ask, how many believe you can bond to zirconia, and generally zero hands will go up, or one.”
- Recommends Panavia cements for effective bonding.
Final Thoughts and Future Expectations:
- Greg’s candid view on future advancements: “At this point, you know, being very candid, I’d have to tell you that I think this is it. I don’t, I don’t think there’s gonna be a shorter period now.”
- Reflects on the sweet spot they’ve reached: “I think that, Kuraray Noritake listened, and not only did you listen, you responded to what people were asking for.”
Tune in to dive deeper into the fascinating world of dental materials and hear firsthand from Dr. Greg Campbell on how these innovations are transforming practices!
