B40

The ICERA B40 is the laboratory-scale workhorse of the ICERA glass-ceramic family. Where compact blocks are sized for single-unit chairside dentistry, the B40 is built around a different philosophy: give the technician room to work. Its larger block geometry opens up restoration possibilities that smaller formats simply cannot accommodate — full-contour molars, large premolars, deep onlays, and even strategic multi-unit nesting. Combined with the same advanced lithium disilicate material science used across the entire ICERA glass-ceramic line, the B40 delivers unmatched flexibility for laboratories that need both aesthetic excellence and production-scale efficiency.

Designed as a true laboratory tool, the B40 is engineered for technicians who think in terms of throughput, restoration variety, and workflow optimization. Its substantial block volume eliminates the size constraints that limit smaller chairside formats, giving CAM software the freedom to position complex anatomical designs without compromise. Each block is produced from 99.9% bio-grade pure natural mineral raw materials, smelted in 99% platinum-gold equipment, and processed using European high-temperature rapid-condensation technology — the same uncompromising production protocol applied to every glass-ceramic product in the ICERA range. The result is a high-capacity block that performs reliably whether milling a single demanding posterior crown or a batch of premium veneers.

・Product Name: ICERA B14
・Category: Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramic Block
・Flexural Strength: 420±60MPa
・Biocompatibility: Ames test negative, mouse lymphoma gene mutation test negative, no delayed hypersensitivity, no acute systemic toxicity
・Translucency Levels: HT (High), MT (Medium), LT (Low)
・Available Shades: Full VITA 16 classical (A1–D4), bleach shades (BL4/OM1–OM3+), and Amber series (Amethyst, White Jade, Yellow Amber — HT-OM1)
・Compatibility: Universal CAD/CAM milling systems (CEREC, inLab, and other major chairside platforms)
・Standards: Fully biocompatible, certified for permanent intraoral use

1. Generous Block Geometry for Restoration Freedom The defining advantage of the B40 is space. Its larger dimensions accommodate full-contour molars, anatomically demanding posterior crowns, and bridge connectors that compact blocks cannot fit. For technicians, this means fewer "won't fit" rejections from the CAM software and more flexibility when designing.
2. Workflow Optimization Through Smart Nesting The B40's expanded volume allows skilled technicians to mill multiple smaller restorations from a single block — a powerful cost-saving strategy for laboratories handling high case volumes. Smart nesting transforms what would otherwise be wasted material into additional revenue.
3. Bio-Rare Earth Fluorescence & Opalescence Trace bio-rare earth elements integrated into the lithium disilicate matrix produce the optical signatures that define lifelike restorations: fluorescence under UV light and opalescence under everyday lighting. These optical effects are difficult to fake with surface staining alone — they must be built into the material itself, as they are in the B40.
4. European Production Methodology The B40 follows a high-temperature rapid-condensation, one-step molding protocol borrowed from leading European glass-ceramic manufacturers. This eliminates secondary grinding steps that introduce internal stress and microstructural defects in conventional glass-ceramic blocks, giving the B40 superior long-term clinical reliability.
5. Ultra-Pure Raw Material Composition 99.9% pure bio-grade natural mineral raw materials, processed in 99% platinum-gold smelting equipment, ensure that every B40 block is free from contamination. There are no foreign particles, no color inconsistencies, no surprises — just predictable, repeatable optical and mechanical performance, batch after batch.
6. Reliable 420 ± 60 MPa Post-Crystallization Strength The B40's flexural strength supports the full spectrum of indirect restorative work — anterior aesthetic cases, posterior occlusal load-bearing, inlays, and onlays. It's strength tuned for clinical realism, not marketing exaggeration.
7. Complete Shade and Translucency Range HT, MT, and LT translucencies combine with the full VITA 16 classical shade palette plus bleach shades (OM1–OM3+/BL4) to cover essentially any clinical scenario. Shade matching no longer means compromising on translucency.
8. Amber Specialty Series for Cosmetic Cases Amethyst, White Jade, and Yellow Amber (HT-OM1) shades give technicians creative cosmetic options for high-end veneer cases that demand more than standard tooth shades.
9.  Validated Biocompatibility Comprehensive testing — Ames mutagenicity, mouse lymphoma gene mutation, cytotoxicity, systemic toxicity, and delayed hypersensitivity — confirms the B40 is safe for permanent intraoral use, with Grade 0 cytotoxicity rating.
10. Tight Linear Shrinkage Control With linear shrinkage held to 0.0010–0.0026 (≈0.2%), the B40 produces restorations with reliable marginal fit and predictable occlusion — minimizing chairside adjustments and remakes.

The ICERA B40 is engineered to handle the full spectrum of indirect glass-ceramic restorations:
・Posterior full-contour crowns - where larger block size is essential
・Anterior aesthetic crowns
・Larger premolar and molar onlays
・Veneers - including ultra-thin and full-coverage designs
・Inlays - simple to complex anatomical designs
・Multi-unit nesting - cost-efficient batch production
・Cosmetic smile design restorations
・Specialty aesthetic veneers - via Amber series

The B40 is built for laboratories that measure success in restorations-per-hour and material yield. Behind every block is the same quality protocol used across the ICERA glass-ceramic range: ultra-pure raw materials, 99% platinum-gold smelting equipment, European one-step molding, comprehensive biocompatibility validation, and batch-level mechanical and optical inspection.

What makes the B40 distinctive is not just the material — it's the format. Larger blocks unlock larger restorations, smarter nesting strategies, and broader case acceptance. For a laboratory that wants one glass-ceramic block capable of handling whatever crown, veneer, or onlay walks through the door, the B40 is the answer.

Choose ICERA B40 — production-scale lithium disilicate engineered to keep up with your laboratory's ambitions.