Paradigm MZ100 Block for CEREC

3M introduces 3M™ Paradigm™ MZ100 Block for CEREC® - a sound alternative to porcelain blocks with exceptional strength, excellent wear, eye-catching esthetics, and economical advantages.

Dec 1st, 2000

Paradigm MZ100 Block for CEREC

3M introduces 3M™ Paradigm™ MZ100 Block for CEREC® - a sound alternative to porcelain blocks with exceptional strength, excellent wear, eye-catching esthetics, and economical advantages.

Paradigm™ MZ100 Block for CEREC®, indicated for use in milling inlays/ onlays, full-crown restorations and veneer restora-tions, is created from 3M™ Z100™ restorative material, a universal composite material with excellent wear resistance.

For additional information on the complete 3M line of dental products, call 3M at (800) 634-2249 or visit www.3M.com/dental.

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