DIGITECH GLASS CERAMIC CAD block is a leucite-reinforced feldspathic GLASS-ceramic milling block for anterior single-unit indications where high translucency and pure-GLASS optics are preferred over higher-strength LITHIUM Disilicate. Native compatibility with chairside CAD/CAM mills; finished by stain-and-glaze for same-day delivery.
| CAD/CAM platform | Sirona CEREC and equivalent feldspathic-compatible mills |
| Crystallization | Not required — feldspathic GLASS-ceramic delivered fully sintered |
| Block format | B40 |
| Brand | DIGITECH Dental |
| Manufactured in | Argentina |
| Product Name | CAD GLASS Cer BLOCK -HT 122986 |
| Product Line | GLASS CERAMIC CAD Block |
| Material | Leucite-Reinforced Feldspathic GLASS-Ceramic |
| Translucency | — |
| Shade (VITA classical) | B2 |
| Package size | — |
| MFG Item Number | 122986 |
| USDD Reference | BB2986 |
| Indications | Anterior single-unit veneers and crowns |
| Flexural strength | ≈ 160 MPa biaxial |
| Sterilization | N/A — single-use lab consumable |
DIGITECH GLASS CERAMIC CAD is a feldspathic GLASS-ceramic milling block — the classic CEREC anterior material chemistry. The most direct chemistry match in the Ivoclar catalog is IPS Empress CAD (also leucite-reinforced feldspathic). IPS e.max CAD is included for context but sits in a different material class entirely (LITHIUM Disilicate, higher strength). VITA Mark II is the legacy CEREC feldspathic block included for orientation.
| Feature | DIGITECH GLASS CERAMIC CAD CURRENT · Argentina | Ivoclar IPS Empress CAD Liechtenstein | Ivoclar IPS e.max CAD (LS₂) Liechtenstein | VITA Mark II Germany |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material chemistry | Leucite-reinforced feldspathic GLASS-ceramic | Leucite-reinforced feldspathic GLASS-ceramic | LITHIUM Disilicate (LS₂) — different material class | Fine-particle feldspathic GLASS-ceramic |
| Crystallization required? | No — delivered fully sintered | No — delivered fully sintered | Yes — 2-stage program 840–850 °C | No — delivered fully sintered |
| Firing / glaze temperature | Glaze firing per universal feldspathic program | Glaze firing per universal feldspathic program | 840–850 °C peak crystallization | Glaze firing per universal feldspathic program |
| Flexural strength (biaxial) | ≈ 160 MPa | 160 MPa | 400 MPa | 154 MPa |
| Shade system / color matching | VITA classical A-B-C-D | VITA classical A-B-C-D + LT/HT/Multi | VITA classical A-B-C-D + bleach | VITA classical A-B-C-D |
| Translucency families | HT | HT, LT, Multi | HT, MT, LT, MO | HT, LT |
| Layering technique | Stain & glaze monolithic | Stain & glaze monolithic OR cutback + feldspathic layering | Cutback + IPS e.max Ceram OR monolithic | Stain & glaze monolithic |
| Indications | Anterior single-unit crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays | Anterior single-unit crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays | Crowns (anterior + posterior), veneers, inlays, onlays | Anterior single-unit crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays |
| Material class | Feldspathic GLASS-ceramic | Feldspathic GLASS-ceramic | LITHIUM Disilicate (different category — higher strength) | Feldspathic GLASS-ceramic |
| Country of manufacture | Argentina | Liechtenstein | Liechtenstein | Germany |