Ivoclar Vivadent AG has recalled 40,138 units of IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime zirconium oxide blocks used by dental professionals to create permanent tooth restorations. These dental blocks may develop cracks after the sintering process, which is the heating stage used to harden the material. If these cracks are not noticed before the restoration is placed, the replacement tooth may fracture while in the patient's mouth, requiring a new procedure and replacement restoration.
Defective blocks can contain structural weaknesses that lead to cracks during heat treatment. If a cracked restoration is installed, it is likely to break under the pressure of normal biting and chewing, potentially causing discomfort or injury to the patient and necessitating additional dental surgery to replace the failed crown or bridge.
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