Sintering Furnace 1 article

A sintering furnace is high-temperature laboratory equipment used to densify presintered dental zirconia after milling. Controlled heating cycles drive the ceramic toward its final density and dimensions, with predictable shrinkage accounted for during CAD/CAM design and machining. Crown, bridge and framework workflows may use different programs depending on the zirconia and furnace system. Its task is post-milling densification, whereas porcelain furnaces are generally used for veneering, stain, glaze and other ceramic firing procedures.