It was in the autumn of 2000 that Professor Si of Tsinghua University, received a call that few realised would have such an effect in the dental world. It was soon clear that dental technicians everywhere needed a mixture of sound dentistry and materials that allowed full artistic expression in order to create reliable restorations.

 

In 2009 the first open dental Cad/Cam system was brought to the Chinese market and also in the same year, Upcera introduced the next level of translucency “ST” or Super Translucency” for full contour restoration. In 2011, patents were taken out on even more new zirconia: this time it was an anterior grade translucency and multilayer zirconia.

 

Upcera were now leading the world in dental ceramics development and in 2012 were the first manufacturer to launch 16 pre-shaded colours worldwide. In 2016 Upcera also launched the world’s first multilayer Hybrid ceramic.

 

Upcera has over 40 personnel working on various new materials and products. Sales to more than 50 countries mean Upcera is focussed firmly on the number one spot.

 

In 2018, Upcera launched the EXPLORE. The new multi-purpose zirconia marks another leap forward and allows technicians everywhere to concentrate fully on aesthetics, as strength issues have been fully addressed. It is many years of work and fully represents all that Upcera stands for and is truly “Where art meets science."