{"id":2007,"date":"2025-12-14T14:47:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T14:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hocera.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2007"},"modified":"2025-12-31T08:49:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T08:49:54","slug":"lithium-disilicate-press-ingot-ls2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hocera.com\/en\/product\/lithium-disilicate-press-ingot-ls2\/","title":{"rendered":"Lithium Disilicate Press Ingot LS2"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"258\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Introduction<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"452\" data-relingo-block=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"291\">Hocera Luminous Press Ingot<\/strong> is a high-performance lithium disilicate (LS2) press ceramic developed for modern dental laboratories that demand precision, strength, and consistent esthetics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"744\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">This glass ceramic material combines excellent flexural strength with lifelike translucency. As a result, technicians can achieve reliable restorations without compromising visual quality. Moreover, the optimized microstructure ensures stable processing during pressing and crystallization.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1044\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Designed in compliance with <strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"786\">ISO 6872<\/strong>, Hocera Luminous ingots support a wide range of indications. Therefore, they are suitable for both anterior esthetic cases and posterior functional restorations. Whether used for single units or short-span bridges, the material delivers predictable results.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1840\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Description<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1881\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Material Performance and Advantages<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"2049\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Hocera Luminous ingots are manufactured from refined lithium disilicate (LS2) glass ceramic. This structure provides a balanced combination of strength and aesthetics.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2598\">\n<li data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2149\">\n<p data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2149\" data-relingo-block=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2093\">High flexural strength up to 400 MPa<\/strong><br data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2096\" \/>Ensures reliable performance under functional load.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2262\">\n<p data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2262\" data-relingo-block=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2197\">Natural translucency and color stability<\/strong><br data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2200\" \/>Delivers lifelike restorations that remain stable over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2379\">\n<p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2379\" data-relingo-block=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2310\">Excellent pressability and flow behavior<\/strong><br data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2313\" \/>Allows accurate marginal reproduction and smooth surface detail.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2486\">\n<p data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2486\" data-relingo-block=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2421\">Controlled crystallization process<\/strong><br data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2424\" \/>Minimizes internal stress and improves long-term durability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2598\">\n<p data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2598\" data-relingo-block=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2540\">Compatible with standard press ceramic systems<\/strong><br data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2543\" \/>Integrates easily into existing laboratory workflows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2761\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">In addition, Hocera Luminous ingots support efficient production. The predictable pressing behavior reduces remakes and improves overall laboratory productivity.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1060\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Shades<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1202\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Hocera Luminous Press Ingots are available in carefully calibrated translucency levels to meet different clinical and esthetic requirements.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1347\">\n<li data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1275\">\n<p data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1275\" data-relingo-block=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1232\">HT (High Translucency)<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\" \/>16 Vita shades + BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1347\">\n<p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1347\" data-relingo-block=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1304\">LT (Low Translucency)<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1308\" \/>16 Vita shades + BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1475\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">As a result, dental laboratories can precisely control brightness, depth, and natural appearance across different indications.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\" data-relingo-block=\"true\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1496\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Indications<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1564\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Hocera Luminous Lithium Disilicate Press Ingots are indicated for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1691\">\n<li data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1577\">\n<p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1577\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Veneers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1599\">\n<p data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1599\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Inlays and onlays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<p data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1618\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Partial crowns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1652\">\n<p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1652\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Anterior and posterior crowns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1691\">\n<p data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1691\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Monolithic bridges up to <strong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1691\">3 units<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1819\" data-relingo-block=\"true\">Therefore, this material is ideal for laboratories seeking a single press ceramic solution for multiple restorative scenarios.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"678\">\n<li data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"360\">\n<p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"360\"><strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"332\">Material<\/strong>: Lithium Disilicate (LS2)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"386\">\n<p data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"386\"><strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"375\">Strength<\/strong>: 400 MPa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"492\">\n<p data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"492\"><strong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"405\">Applications<\/strong>: Onlay, Inlay, Reduced Crown, Crown, Veneer, Bridges (up to 3 units), Partial Crowns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"540\">\n<p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"540\"><strong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"512\">ISO Compliant<\/strong>: Meets ISO 6872 standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"575\">\n<p data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"575\"><strong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"564\">Flexural Strength<\/strong>: 320 MPa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"609\">\n<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"609\"><strong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"598\">Vickers Hardness<\/strong>: 560 MPa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"678\">\n<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"678\"><strong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"629\">Color Options<\/strong>: HT &amp; 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