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KATANA Zirconia ONE SPEED Adds Approximately 8-Minute Sintering Option

CEREC SpeedFire pre-heating function reduces the material’s standard nine-minute cycle.

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  • September 22, 2026

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Clinical Report: KATANA Zirconia ONE SPEED Adds Approximately 8-Minute Sintering Option

Overview

KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED can now be sintered in approximately 8 minutes using the CEREC® SpeedFire furnace's pre-heating function.

Background

The integration of rapid sintering technologies in dental practices allows for efficient chairside restorations. The ability to sinter zirconia in a shorter time frame is important as digital workflows evolve.

Data Highlights

KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED sintering time reduced from 9 minutes to approximately 8 minutes with pre-heating.

Key Findings

  • KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED utilizes the CEREC® SpeedFire furnace for faster sintering.
  • The pre-heating function of the SpeedFire furnace reaches approximately 400°C before sintering.
  • This technology is designed for clinicians using same-day zirconia in restorative workflows.
  • Version 5.2.13 or 5.3.3 of the CEREC System is required for the 8-minute sintering option.
  • Shorter sintering times can enhance workflow efficiency in dental practices.

Clinical Implications

Clinicians can utilize the KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED for quicker turnaround times in restorative procedures.

Conclusion

The introduction of the 8-minute sintering option for KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED represents a technical advancement in dental restorative technology.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., Kuraray Noritake Dental, 2023 -- KATANA Zirconia ONE SPEED Adds Approximately 8-Minute Sintering Option
  2. Compendium, 2026 -- KATANA™ Zirconia ONE for IMPLANT: Ideal Solution for Chairside Implant Restorations
  3. Inside Dentistry, 2016 -- CEREC Zirconia and CEREC SpeedFire Furnace
  4. Inside Dental Technology, 2016 -- Faster Sintering Ovens Make Zirconia Production Easier
  5. inside dental technology — Dependable Zirconia Sintering
  6. FDA Public Inspection of ISO 6872 Recognition
  7. Ultra-High-Speed Sintering of 3.5Y-TZP Zirconia: Time Reduction Without Compromising Translucency
  8. Etchability of zirconia ceramics and its effect on adhesion: A systematic review and meta-analysis - ScienceDirect

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KATANA Zirconia ONE SPEED Adds Approximately 8-Minute Sintering Option

  • by News Staff

  • September 22, 2026

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