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The CAD CAM block providing a trifecta of performance with speed, strength, and aesthetics.

Single-visit indirect restorations CEREC blocks should seamlessly integrate into your workflow. Trade-offs shouldn’t be part of the consideration process. With state-of-the-art technology, you don’t need to compromise. Aesthetics and strength. Strength and speed. Aesthetics and speed. All combinations come standard to help you deliver state-of-the-art restorations.

CEREC Tessera - Advanced Lithium Disilicate is one material ready to be integrated into your digital workflow as your go-to glass ceramic block or in combination with CEREC MTL Zirconia for a complete CEREC block offering.

New! CEREC Tessera Abutment Block - combines Implant and Restorative Dentistry.

CEREC Tessera Abutment blocks are a product extension of CEREC Tessera Advanced Lithium Disilicate Blocks. The CEREC Tessera ceramic structure cemented to the TiBase is recommended for two-piece hybrid abutments for single tooth restorations and hybrid abutment crowns, used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants.

Why choose CEREC Tessera?

High-strength glass ceramic block

Up to 32% stronger than the competition with biaxial strength measured at more than 700 MPa.

Tooth-like aesthetics

The dual crystal stucture is designed to interact with the visible light spectrum for ideal translucence, flourescence and opalescence.

Faster total processing time

Clinicians can save up to 44% of total processing time (grinding and firing) without compromising on the full range of aesthetic options.

Broad Case Indications

Indicated for use for single-unit full contour crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers.

Global Clinical Case Collection

Clinical cases with CEREC Tessera

An innovative material

About advanced lithium disilicate

CEREC Tessera blocks achieve exceptional three-way performance through a unique chemistry that incorporates two complementary crystal structures within a glassy zirconia matrix. These two crystals work together to create an unprecedented fusion of strength and beauty in one block while significantly improving overall processing time.

Lithium disilicate

Rod-shaped crystals provide strength in the same manner as rebar embedded in cement. These crystals increase the density of the material while helping protect against crack propagation.

Virgilite

Used in glass ceramics, these crystals are unique to CEREC Tessera material. They are activated through the matrix firing process and add strength while contributing to the outstanding aesthetics that give the convincing appearance of natural teeth.

What dental professionals are saying

Margins milled beautifully. The shade worked out nicely for this case! No adjustments were needed."

Shivi Gupta, DDS

The firing time is a game changer with this material."

Michael Snider, DMD

Performance where it counts most – the trifecta of speed, strength and aesthetics in one block.

The Strong CEREC Block

#1 Strength is the number-one feature clinicians look for in a CAD/CAM block.¹

CEREC Tessera blocks are the strongest glass ceramic blocks currently offered anywhere in the market—up to 32% stronger than the competition,1 with biaxial strength measured at more than 700 MPa.
This strength allows for a conservative preparation design, with reduced risk of margin chipping.
The unique combination of crystal structures and glass adds further assurance due to surface healing while firing.
What do these strength properties mean for your restorations?
You can use CEREC Tessera blocks with confidence for full-coverage crowns, inlays/onlays, and veneers. And you can count on the material’s strength even at wall thicknesses down to 1.0 mm, giving you greater flexibility in your restoration designs.

The Aesthetic CEREC Block

#2 The second feature clinicians look for in a CAD/CAM block is aesthetics.¹

Along with market-defining strength, CEREC Tessera blocks also deliver the tooth-like aesthetics of glass ceramics—an essential quality for highly visible restorations.
It’s the one choice for restorations anywhere in the mouth.
Shade-match with confidence. CEREC Tessera blocks simplify shade selection, with true shade blocks that match the final restoration—no specialised selection tools or guesswork required.
And the dual crystal structure of CEREC Tessera ALD is designed to interact with the visible light spectrum for ideal translucence, fluorescence, and opalescence.
The result is a dynamic aesthetic that relies on the properties of light refraction, transmission, and absorption—making CEREC Tessera blocks the ideal choice for even the most highly visible aesthetic restorations.

The Fast CEREC block

CEREC Tessera blocks deliver faster total processing times, redefining the possibilities of single-visit dentistry.

These ALD blocks arrive already partially crystallised, allowing for fast, accurate shade selection.
They also enable faster firing—requiring only 4.5 minutes in a CEREC SpeedFire furnace, even with stains.
Clinicians can save up to 44% of total processing time (grinding + firing) without compromising on the full range of aesthetic options.
With simple processing and fast cooling, CEREC Tessera blocks deliver at every step to complement any workflow preference.

Super-Fast Processing

CEREC Tessera blocks enable unprecedented processing speed for greater patient satisfaction and a more productive practice, requiring only 4.5 minutes in a CEREC SpeedFire furnace, even with stains.

Simplify shade selection with tooth-coloured blocks.

Design restoration using guidelines.

Grind restoration using your preferred CEREC milling machine.

Apply stain (optional) and glaze (spray or paste). Increase speed by blocking intaglio surface with moldable silicone.

Fire in preheated furnace: 4 min 30 sec in a CEREC SpeedFire. 9 min 35 sec – 12 min 35 sec in a conventional furnace.

Cement with Calibra

Leverage a full workflow solution for restorative performance

CEREC Tessera blocks are designed for the in-office workflow and can be finished quickly and reliably. Turn to this powerful combination for more efficient workflows. Combine all the elements for implant TiBase restoration success.

Hybrid Abutment Crown

The Workflow

In this workflow, a CEREC Tessera abutment block is used as full-coverage crown that is extraorally cemented to a TiBase. It is then screwed into the implant system. Composite (like Ceram Spectra ST) is used to fill the screw channel and complete the restoration.

Scan + Design

Primescan and CEREC Software offer speed, simplicity and accuracy in high resolution digital impressions for improved clinical outcomes and profit potential.

Manufacture

CEREC Primemill delivers quality, speed, convenience, and versatility for outstanding margins and surface details.

Finish

CEREC SpeedFire is the smallest and fastest sintering furnace available. Glaze CEREC Tessera abutment crowns in about 4.5 minutes.

Cementation

Substrate preparation
Extraoral cementation TiBase/Ceramic Structure
Screwing in the hybrid abutment crown intraorally

Hybrid Abutment