Before

Sintered Ceramic Dental Crown - As Printed

After

Sintered Ceramic Dental Crowns - Surface Polished

Objective

Bel Air Finishing was tasked with developing a high-polish finishing process for sintered ceramic dental crowns. The goal was to enhance aesthetics and surface smoothness while preserving precision fit and detailed geometry.

IndustryDental
Part DescriptionCeramic Crowns – Sintered
MaterialCeramic ZrO2 4y-Tzp
3D Printer TechnologyImagine Milling Technologies
Process TypePolish Surface
Equipment TypeMultiple Technologies

Solution

To achieve the desired level of polish, Bel Air implemented a multi-step surface finishing process using a combination of gentle polishing compounds, non-abrasive media, and precision-tuned equipment. This approach minimized material loss while producing a smooth, glossy finish on the zirconia-based crowns. The final result delivered both aesthetic quality and a surface ideal for clinical use, with improved workflow efficiency compared to manual polishing.

If you are unsure what equipment and media you require to achieve your desired surface finish, then send us your part, and we will evaluate it and provide you with a metrology report.