DIGITECH - LT BL1 C14 Lithium Disilicate Milling Block - LT BL1 C14 #123180
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DIGITECH Dental — LITHIUM Disilicate Restorative CERAMICS
Argentina-manufactured GLASS-ceramic ingots and CAD/CAM BLOCKS for the lab bench
MONOLAYER — LITHIUM Disilicate Milling Block for CEREC
DIGITECH - LT BL1 C14 LITHIUM Disilicate Milling Block - LT BL1 C14
Low Translucency (LT) · Shade BL1 · Size C14 · 5pk
USDD# BB3180MFG# 1231805pk
Technology
CAD/CAM Block
Platform
CEREC compatible
Material
LITHIUM Disilicate
Translucency
Low Translucency (LT)
Shade
BL1
Block Size
C14
Description
DIGITECH MONOLAYER is a partially-crystallized ("blue-state") LITHIUM Disilicate (LS₂) GLASS-ceramic CAD/CAM milling block, engineered for chairside and lab milling on Sirona CEREC platforms. The block is delivered in the soft pre-crystallization state — easy to mill, kind to the milling diamonds — and is then crystallized in a tabletop ceramic furnace per the manufacturer's firing program to develop the final ≈ 360 MPa flexural strength and final A-B-C-D shade. One-block-one-restoration economics for single-unit crowns, anterior veneers, inlays, onlays and small bridge units.
- LITHIUM Disilicate (LS₂) CAD/CAM block — same material family as IPS e.max CAD from Ivoclar Vivadent.
- Translucency level: Low Translucency (LT). Low Translucency adds opacity to mask underlying stump-shade discrepancies — preferred for posterior crowns and devitalized preparations.
- VITA-classical shade BL1 after crystallization — A-B-C-D classical shade guide compatibility.
- Block format: C14. C14 — large single-unit block sized for posterior crowns, premolars, and most anterior single-units.
- Native compatibility: Sirona CEREC MC X, MC XL, Primemill (with appropriate holder); 3rd-party LS₂-compatible mills accepted.
- Mill in the blue pre-crystallized state; crystallize in a dental ceramic furnace (Programat CS/CS2/CS3/CS4) per a two-stage program (typical 820–840 °C peak, 7–11 min hold).
- Finishing: stain-and-glaze monolithic, or veneer the labial third with compatible LS₂ GLASS-ceramic.
- Flexural strength after crystallization: ≈ 360–400 MPa biaxial.
Why You'll Love It
- Native CEREC fit — clip into the MC X / MC XL holder the same way the practice already loads competing BLOCKS.
- Pre-crystallized blue-state mills as smoothly as any leading LS₂ block, saving diamond life and machine time.
- Full shade ladder in Low Translucency (LT) — match cheek-side to existing dentition with confidence.
- After crystallization, holds the final shade and gloss through clinical bond cementation, occlusal adjustment, and polish.
If You Are Looking For…
A CEREC-native LITHIUM Disilicate alternative to IPS e.max CAD
DIGITECH MONOLAYER ships in the same blue pre-crystallized state CEREC users expect — clip in, mill, crystallize, deliver.
Both HT (anterior) and LT (posterior) translucency families in one catalog
DIGITECH MONOLAYER's HT and LT shade ladders match the indications your clinical team uses today.
C14 single-unit and B40 bridge block formats
Both stocked — C14 for premolar/anterior single-units, B40 for three-unit anterior frames and large single posteriors.
Lower per-unit cost without leaving the LITHIUM Disilicate category
Priced for high-volume CEREC mills, lab CAD/CAM departments, and digital workflow practices.
CAD/CAM & Lab Compatibility
| CAD/CAM platform | Sirona CEREC MC X, MC XL, MC X Premium, Primemill · 3rd-party LS₂-compatible mills with C14/B40 holders |
| Mill burs | Standard LS₂ diamond-coated tooling (Sirona PN 6224050 / 6224054 or equivalent) |
| Crystallization furnace | Programat CS / CS2 / CS3 / CS4 · Whip Mix Pro 100 · Sirona inLab Profire |
| Crystallization program | Two-stage per DIGITECH tech sheet — typical 820–840 °C peak, 7–11 min hold |
| Block format | C14 — clip-in mandrel, standard holder geometry |
| Bonding | HF acid etch (5%, 20 s) + silane + universal adhesive resin cement |
Technical Specifications
| Brand | DIGITECH Dental |
| Manufactured in | Argentina |
| Product Name | LT BL1 C14 LITHIUM 123180 |
| Product Line | MONOLAYER |
| Material | LITHIUM Disilicate (Li₂Si₂O₅, LS₂) |
| Translucency | Low Translucency (LT) |
| Shade (VITA classical) | BL1 |
| Block Format | C14 |
| Package size | 5pk |
| MFG Item Number | 123180 |
| USDD Reference | BB3180 |
| Indications | Crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, anterior single-units, posterior single-units |
| Flexural strength | ≈ 360–400 MPa biaxial |
| Sterilization | N/A — single-use lab consumable |
Lab Workflow & Handling
1. Scan & Design
Acquire digital impression (CEREC AC, Primescan, Omnicam, or 3rd-party IOS). Design in CEREC SW or compatible CAD.
2. Mill
Mill the MONOLAYER block on CEREC MC X / MC XL / Primemill in standard LS₂ milling program.
3. Polish Margin
Pre-crystallization margin polish with fine diamond / silicone rubber wheels.
4. Crystallize
Crystallize in dental ceramic furnace (Programat CS series) per DIGITECH MONOLAYER firing schedule.
5. Finish
Monolithic: full-contour stain-and-glaze. Layered: cut back labial third + veneer with LS₂ ceramic.
6. Glaze
Final glaze firing per universal LS₂ glaze program.
7. Bond
HF etch (5%, 20 s) → silane → universal adhesive resin cement.
Compare vs Ivoclar IPS e.max
CAD/CAM LITHIUM Disilicate BLOCKS — Brand-level comparison
CAD/CAM LITHIUM Disilicate BLOCKS are dominated worldwide by Ivoclar Vivadent's IPS e.max CAD — the same LS₂ chemistry as IPS e.max Press, delivered in the soft pre-crystallized blue state. The table below compares DIGITECH MONOLAYER head-to-head against IPS e.max CAD and two other widely-used LS₂ block systems, at the feature level — regardless of shade. Differences sit primarily at the price point, translucency-family breadth, block-size catalog, and country-of-manufacture level. Crystallization temperatures and hold times are typical published values — verify against current factory technical sheets.
| Feature | DIGITECH MONOLAYER CURRENT · Argentina | Ivoclar IPS e.max CAD Liechtenstein | GC Initial LiSi Block Japan | HASS Amber Mill Direct South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material chemistry | LITHIUM Disilicate (LS₂), pre-crystallized blue state | LITHIUM Disilicate (LS₂), pre-crystallized blue state | Sub-micron LITHIUM Disilicate (LD) | LITHIUM Disilicate (LS₂), fully crystallized — direct-use |
| Crystallization required? | Yes — 2-stage program | Yes — 2-stage program | Yes — 2-stage program | No — mill, polish, deliver (Amber Mill Direct USP) |
| Crystallization temperature (peak) | 820–840 °C | 840–850 °C | 830–840 °C | N/A (no crystallization step) |
| Hold time at peak | 7–11 min | 10–25 min depending on block size | ~10 min | N/A |
| Flexural strength (biaxial, post-process) | ≈ 360–400 MPa | 400 MPa | 500 MPa (vendor-claimed) | 470 MPa (vendor-claimed) |
| Shade system / color matching | VITA classical A-B-C-D + bleach BL1-BL4 | VITA classical A-B-C-D + bleach BL1-BL4 | VITA classical A-B-C-D | VITA classical A-B-C-D |
| Translucency families offered | HT, LT | HT, MT, LT, MO | HT, LT, MO | HT, LT, MO |
| Block sizes available | C14, B40 | C14, B40, C16, A14, A16, B32, I12 | C14, A14 | C14, B40 |
| Layering technique | Cutback + LS₂ veneering ceramic, OR monolithic + stain & glaze | Cutback + IPS e.max Ceram, OR monolithic + stain & glaze | Cutback + GC layering ceramic | Monolithic + stain & glaze (no crystallization) |
| Mill compatibility | CEREC MC X / MC XL / Primemill · 3rd-party LS₂ mills | CEREC MC X / MC XL / Primemill (Ivoclar OEM) · 3rd-party LS₂ mills | CEREC · lab CAD/CAM mills | CEREC · lab CAD/CAM mills |
| Indications | Crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, anterior single-units, posterior single-units | Crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, anterior single-units, posterior single-units | Crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays | Crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays |
| Country of manufacture | Argentina | Liechtenstein | Japan | South Korea |
Feature-level comparison shown for cross-brand orientation. IPS e.max, IPS e.max Press, IPS e.max CAD, IPS Empress, and Programat are trademarks of Ivoclar Vivadent AG. VITA and VITA Mark II are trademarks of VITA Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG. Firing temperatures, flexural strength values, and product specifications cited from current manufacturer technical literature — always verify against the latest factory documentation before clinical or laboratory use. Strength values labeled "vendor-claimed" reflect manufacturer claims that have not been independently re-verified by USDD.
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DIGITECH and DIGITECH Dental are brand names of their respective owner. Sirona, CEREC, and Primemill are trademarks of Dentsply Sirona. Ivoclar Vivadent, IPS e.max, IPS e.max Press, IPS e.max CAD, and Programat are trademarks of Ivoclar Vivadent AG. VITA and the VITA classical A1-D4 shade guide are trademarks of VITA Zahnfabrik. All other brand names referenced are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for cross-reference purposes.
Product description last updated: May 26, 2026