No Crystallization
After milling, only polishing is required for the standard workflow, eliminating a mandatory crystallization stage before delivery.
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HASS · PRE-CRYSTALLIZED LITHIUM DISILICATE
Mill. Polish.
Deliver.
Amber Mill Direct is a pre-crystallised lithium disilicate-based millable glass ceramic block designed for fast chairside restoration. After milling, only polishing is required for the standard workflow, helping dental professionals complete chairside restorations within 1 hour. Translucency can also be adjusted by firing the glazed restoration.
0Mandatory Crystallization Cycles
~320 MPaAs-Milled Biaxial Strength
~355 MPaAfter Glaze Firing
10 ShadesCurrent DDA Shade Range
WHY AMBER MILL AMBER MILL DIRECT
Designed to Remove a Step.
For clinics and laboratories where turnaround matters, Amber Mill Direct simplifies the lithium disilicate workflow while retaining flexible finishing options.
Chairside Efficiency
The simplified workflow is designed to help dental professionals complete chairside restorations within 1 hour.
Natural Functional Esthetics
A gradated microstructure from the cervical to incisal and occlusal areas creates functional translucency and region-specific strength without additional characterisation.
REAL RESTORATIONS
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Anterior Esthetics
High-translucency lithium disilicate for visible restorative zones where vitality and natural light transmission matter.
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Posterior Crowns
A streamlined workflow for posterior single crowns within the manufacturer's recommended preparation and thickness requirements.
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Mill & Polish
Show the key Direct advantage: a finished restoration produced without a mandatory crystallization firing cycle.
7-STEP CHAIRSIDE WORKFLOW
From Scan to Cementation — Without Mandatory Crystallization.
Amber Mill Direct removes the conventional crystallization step from the standard workflow. Stain and glaze remains available when additional characterisation is required.
1Scan
2Design
3Nest
4Mill
5Remove Sprue
6Polish or Optional Stain / Glaze
7Cement
Amber Mill Direct difference: no mandatory crystallization firing between milling and finishing.
WHICH AMBER MILL?
Amber Mill vs Amber Mill Direct
Both are lithium disilicate CAD/CAM materials, but they are designed around different workflow priorities.
| Feature | Amber Mill | Amber Mill Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Workflow | Crystallization-based workflow with adjustable translucency. | Pre-crystallized workflow designed to eliminate mandatory crystallization after milling. |
| Best Fit | Cases where translucency control and higher fully crystallized strength are priorities. | Chairside workflows where speed, simplified processing and delivery within 1 hour are priorities. |
| Translucency | HT+ · HT · MT · LT · MO through recommended heat-treatment protocols. | Gradated microstructure from cervical to incisal/occlusal areas for functional translucency and strength. |
| Finishing | Crystallize, then finish / stain / glaze according to the selected protocol. | Mill and polish directly; glaze firing can be used to adjust translucency. |
| Reported Strength | Approx. 450 ± 42 MPa fully crystallized* | Approx. 320 MPa as-milled; approx. 355 MPa after glaze firing* |
| Workflow Message | One block family. Multiple translucencies. | Mill. Polish. Deliver. |
*Manufacturer-reported physical-property data. Processing conditions affect final properties. Always follow the current HASS Instructions for Use and applicable local requirements.
INDICATIONS
Built for Everyday Esthetic Restorations.
Veneers
Inlays
Onlays
Anterior Crowns
Posterior Crowns
THE DIRECT ADVANTAGE
Less Furnace Time.
More Workflow Efficiency.
Amber Mill Direct is built for fast chairside digital workflows. Its pre-crystallised structure allows the restoration to move from milling to polishing without a mandatory firing stage, while glaze firing can be used when translucency adjustment is desired.
No Mandatory CrystallizationMill & PolishOptional Stain & GlazeChairside CAD/CAM
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Amber Mill Direct Specifications
| Material | Pre-crystallized lithium disilicate CAD/CAM block |
|---|---|
| Product | Amber Mill Direct |
| Block Size | C14 · 14 × 12 × 18 mm |
| Pack Size | 5 blocks |
| Translucency | HT · Functional Translucency |
| Biaxial Flexural Strength | Approx. 320 MPa as-milled; approx. 355 MPa after glaze firing* |
| Standard Finishing | Polishing after milling; no mandatory crystallization stage |
| Optional Glaze Firing | Glaze firing may be used to adjust translucency according to the manufacturer's current instructions |
| Indications | Inlays, onlays, veneers, anterior crowns and posterior crowns. Posterior crown requirements must follow the current manufacturer IFU. |
| Current DDA Shades | A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B2, C2, D2, W1, W2 |
*Manufacturer-reported physical-property data. Refer to the current HASS Instructions for Use before clinical use.
CHAIRSIDE CAD/CAM SUPPORT FROM DDA
Want a Faster Lithium Disilicate Workflow?
Dental Dynamics Australia supports clinics and laboratories with CAD/CAM materials, milling equipment and practical digital workflow guidance. Talk to the DDA team about Amber Mill Direct compatibility, milling, finishing and chairside workflow integration.
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