DEPRAG DIRECTA Low Translucency (LT) in shade A2 is a crystallization-free CAD/CAM glass ceramic block in The C14 format, sold here as a single block.

DIRECTA is supplied pre-crystallized. After milling, no sintering and no crystallization firing is required: The workflow is scan and design, mill, then polish. DEPRAG states that a single restoration can be designed and processed in about 30 minutes, and that skipping The post-milling heat treatment shortens overall processing time by 40% compared with traditional glass ceramic blocks.

material note: per The manufacturer, DIRECTA is a glass ceramic that needs no sintering or crystallization firing. Mill it, finish it and bond it as The manufacturer specifies for glass ceramic.

• No high-temperature sintering or post-milling heat treatment. DEPRAG cites a 40% reduction in overall processing time versus traditional glass ceramic blocks.
• DEPRAG states a single restoration can be designed and processed in about 30 minutes.
• Microcrystalline ceramic structure with interlocking crystals. The manufacturer states this improves wear resistance and cutting behavior during milling.
• Flexural strength of 280 MPa, which The manufacturer states is above The standard requirement for dental restoration materials.
• Elastic modulus matched to natural tooth structure, so The restoration adapts to chewing and occlusal load, per The manufacturer.
• Bonded with acid etching and glass ionomer cement, per The manufacturer.

• 1 × DEPRAG DIRECTA LT block, shade A2, C14 format, 30 g

Other CAD/CAM ceramic blocks available from US Dental Depot, in 5-block packs. Confirm that your milling unit and block holder accept The format before ordering.

• IVOCLAR VIVADENT IPS e.max CAD LT block, shade A2, size C14, 5pk (SKU 442191)
• VITA SUPRINITY PC for PlanMill, A1-HT, LS-14, 5pk (SKU 483998)
• HASS Amber Mill A1, 5 blocks 12x14x18mm, C14 (SKU 420372)

DEPRAG does not publish an accessory list for DIRECTA blocks. These DEPRAG glass ceramic milling tools are in The US Dental Depot catalog. Ask a specialist for price and availability.

• DEPRAG T11(W5) glass ceramic Ø2.5 mm ball head, diamond coated, 6 mm shank, 50 mm length (SKU 485246)
• DEPRAG T12(W5) glass ceramic Ø1.0 mm ball head, diamond coated, 6 mm shank, 50 mm length (SKU 485247)
• DEPRAG T13(W5) glass ceramic Ø0.6 mm ball head, diamond coated, 6 mm shank, 50 mm length (SKU 485248)

DEPRAG publishes an English DIRECTA brochure. Ask a US Dental Depot specialist and we will send you a copy.

DEPRAG's published service policy describes free maintenance and parts replacement and a reasonable return and exchange policy during The warranty period. It does not state a warranty duration and does not mention milling blocks specifically.