BENSHEIM, Germany: Sirona, a global provider of dental technology, has signed a co-operation agreement with GC. The Japanese dental company will produce CAD/CAM blocks from composite or other restorative materials for Sirona’s CEREC and inLab. GC Corporation complements the group of selected partner companies manufacturing high-performance materials for the milling of CAD/CAM restorations, including VITA Zahnfabrik, Ivoclar Vivadent, Merz Dental, DENTSPLY and 3M ESPE.

GC produces consumables, equipment and facilities for dental practices and dental laboratories. Headquartered in Tokyo, it has become a global leader in glass ionomers, composites, ceramic layering and adhesive systems.

“GC is a prestigious dental company with a focus on Japan and other Asian markets. Since these markets are becoming increasingly important for our CAD/CAM business, we are pleased to have a material partner in the region that meets our high quality standards,” said Dr Joachim Pfeiffer, Vice-President of CAD/CAM Systems at Sirona. With the agreement, the German company expects sales support in the fast-growing markets in Asia, while GC will gain access to the users of CAD/CAM systems from Sirona worldwide.

Japan is one of the largest growth markets for CAD/CAM restorations and prostheses. The country is already very well prepared for the change to CAD/CAM technology. Thus, innovative dental technology combined with high-quality materials is increasingly in demand by dentists, Sirona stated.