Description

VINTAGE Porcelain

SHOFU Feldspathic Porcelain Family

DESCRIPTION

VINTAGE ZR is SHOFU's feldspathic porcelain system engineered specifically for zirconia substructures. The coefficient of thermal expansion is matched to common dental zirconia frameworks for predictable long-term bond integrity. The full mass system spans the Porcelain Liner, Opaque Powder, Opaque Dentin, Body, Enamel, Cervical Translucent, Color Effect, Gum, and external stains — everything the lab needs for layered zirconia veneering work. Used in CAD/CAM workflows on the most common dental zirconia framework materials.

• CTE matched to common dental zirconia frameworks

• Full mass system: Porcelain Liner, Opaque Powder, Opaque Dentin, Body, Enamel, Cervical Translucent, Color Effect, Gum, Stain

• Excellent natural fluorescence and opalescence

• Engineered for predictable firing on CAD/CAM zirconia copings

• Compatible color logic with VINTAGE AL via shared 3D Master Shade chart

• Used worldwide for monolithic-veneered and full-coverage zirconia work

Why You'll Love It

Cut zirconia veneering chipping risk — the matched CTE chemistry is the most-cited reason labs trust VINTAGE ZR.
Hit natural aesthetics on monolithic-veneered zirconia work — the layered effects build depth even over an opaque substructure.
Stock one porcelain system that covers anterior aesthetic crowns through posterior implant superstructures.
Use one color logic across alumina (VINTAGE AL) and zirconia (VINTAGE ZR) work — fewer shade-system surprises.
Walk into CAD/CAM zirconia veneering with confidence — the Porcelain Liner foundation is engineered for it.

If You Are Looking For...

If you are looking for a feldspathic porcelain engineered specifically for zirconia — VINTAGE ZR's CTE chemistry is the differentiator.
If your lab handles a high mix of CAD/CAM zirconia veneering — VINTAGE ZR is the matched veneering porcelain.
If you want natural fluorescence and opalescence built into the porcelain rather than relying entirely on stains — VINTAGE ZR delivers it.
If you need a complete zirconia veneering mass system in one family — VINTAGE ZR covers liner through external stain.

CAD/CAM ZIRCONIA FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY

VINTAGE ZR's coefficient of thermal expansion is engineered to match common dental zirconia frameworks, reducing the residual stress that drives long-term chipping in veneered zirconia restorations. The Porcelain Liner foundation chemistry provides the bond interface that the higher layers build on.

LAYERED SHADE DEPTH

The Opaque Dentin, Body, Enamel, and Cervical Translucent masses combine for natural-looking layered depth even over an opaque zirconia substructure. Internal Color Effect masses deliver patient-specific characterization without flat surface staining.

WORRY-FREE UNIVERSAL ZIRCONIA PORCELAIN

Predictable firing behavior, broad framework compatibility, and a complete layering system make VINTAGE ZR a reliable production choice for high-mix dental labs handling both anterior aesthetic and posterior structural zirconia work.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Type	Feldspathic porcelain for zirconia substructures
CTE	Matched to common dental zirconia frameworks
Mass library	Porcelain Liner, Opaque Powder, Opaque Dentin, Body, Enamel, Cervical Translucent, Color Effect, Gum, Stain
Shade system	SHOFU 3D Master Shade (shared with VINTAGE AL)
Firing	Refer to SHOFU VINTAGE ZR firing schedule