What Upcera does

Upcera (Shenzhen Upcera Dental Technology Co., Ltd.; 深圳市爱尔创口腔技术有限公司) is a Chinese dental ceramic materials and digital dental restoration solutions company founded in 2001 at Tsinghua University's Ceramic Laboratory. The company operates across two business segments — lab-side (技工端) and clinical (临床端) — producing six branded all-ceramic product lines (Aevra, Phantom/魅影, Porcelain Health/瓷倍健, Jade Porcelain/玉瓷, Lithium Porcelain/锂瓷, Run Porcelain/润瓷) spanning multilayer gradient zirconia, lithium disilicate glass ceramic, and resin-based ceramic materials. Underpinning these products is proprietary technology including a Uniform Particle Dispersion (UPD) nano-zirconia powder preparation method and multilayer gradient interlayer technology that achieves simultaneous strength (850–1200 MPa) and translucency (45%–48%) gradients. Upcera is a subsidiary of Sinocera Materials Group (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 300285), the world's largest dental zirconia raw material supplier, which provides vertical integration from raw powder to finished dental restoration.

The company sells ceramic blocks, digital dental equipment (scanners, milling machines, sintering furnaces, 3D printers) under the FLNT/UPFLNT brand, and consumables (staining solutions, glaze paste, PMMA, wax blocks, VPS impression materials) primarily through a B2B distribution model. Distribution channels include nine regional sales teams covering all major Chinese provinces, 96+ pages of authorized processing factory listings, partner hospitals, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United States (Cerritos, CA), Germany (Pforzheim), Colombia (Bogotá), and India (Gurugram). The company serves 7,000+ partners across 110+ countries and holds over 200 patents in dental materials. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of ceramic blocks and equipment, with no public pricing disclosed (B2B transactions handled through authorized distributors and direct sales teams). The company operates four R&D and testing centers (Beijing, Benxi, Dongying, Shenyang UCRC) with R&D personnel at 17% of total headcount and R&D expense at 7% of sales, and maintains research collaborations with Peking University, University of British Columbia, University of Malaya, University of Lisbon, St. Petersburg State Medical University, Poland College, and Wuhan University.

Name

Upcera

Legal name

深圳市爱尔创口腔技术有限公司

Website

https://dental.upcera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Upcera is a Chinese dental ceramic materials and digital dental restoration solutions company founded in 2001, serving dental laboratories and clinics across 110+ countries through six branded all-ceramic product lines, digital equipment, and consumables, operating as the dental division of Sinocera Materials Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Ceramic Materials and Equipment

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ceramic & Zirconia Esthetics (Veneers/Inlays/Onlays) Fabrication (HLABAJAG), Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE), 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF), Fixed Prosthodontics (Crowns, Bridges, Veneers) (HLABAFAA), Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC)

Keywords

• Dental ceramic materials
• Digital dental restoration
• CAD/CAM dental equipment
• Zirconia dental prosthetics
• Dental laboratory supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dental ceramic materials (全瓷美学修复材料): Sale of ceramic blocks for dental restorations including zirconia, lithium disilicate glass ceramic, and resin-based ceramics. Products sold under brand names Phantom (魅影), Cibaikang (瓷倍健), Jade porcelain (玉瓷), Lithium porcelain (锂瓷), Run porcelain (润瓷), and Aevra.
2. Digital dental equipment: Sale of CAD/CAM scanning, processing (milling), and sintering equipment including scanners (UPFLNTScan, FLNTScan, Aoralscan), milling machines (FLNTMill, UPFLNTMill series), sintering furnaces (UPCERA HiFi series), and 3D printers (UPFLNTPrint).
3. Supporting consumables: Sale of consumable materials including staining solutions (染色液), glaze paste (釉膏), PMMA blocks, wax blocks, carbide burs, sandblasting materials, and dental impression materials (Dupfact VPS silicone impression material).
4. SPIDENT clinical products: Sale of SPIDENT brand clinical products including Etchant (hydrofluoric acid), ceramic etching neutralizing powder, adhesive sticks, resin cements, and direct restoration materials (EsCom100, EsFlow).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Upcera manufactures and sells all-ceramic dental restoration materials (multi-layer gradient zirconia, lithium disilicate glass ceramic, resin-based ceramic, pre-formed polymer crown/bridge materials, and silicone impression materials) and digital dental equipment (scanners, CAD/CAM milling machines, sintering furnaces, and 3D printers) under multiple sub-brands including Phantom, Porcelain Health, Jade Porcelain, Lithium Porcelain, Run Porcelain, Cloud Ceramic, Aevra, SPIDENT, and FLNT/UPFLNT. The company targets both dental laboratories (技工端) for prosthetic fabrication and dental clinics (临床端) for chair-side restorations, with vertical integration from zirconia raw materials through finished products.

Product overview

Upcera (深圳爱尔创口腔技术有限公司) is a dental ceramic materials and digital dental restoration solutions company founded in 2001, headquartered in Shenzhen, China. Its product portfolio is organized into two main segments — 技工端 (lab-side/technical) and 临床端 (clinical) — covering the full digital dental workflow. The core materials family includes six branded all-ceramic product lines: Aevra (premium grade), 魅影/Phantom (multi-layer gradient zirconia in Standard, Aesthetic, Functional, and Multi-functional variants), 瓷倍健/Porcelain Health (ST, ST-Color, ST-ML, MT — high-strength zirconia), 玉瓷/Jade Porcelain (TT-LT, TT-LT-Color, TT-MT, TT-MT-Color, TT-MT-ML — high-translucency zirconia), 锂瓷/Lithium Porcelain (machinable and hot-press lithium disilicate), and 润瓷/Run Porcelain (no-sinter resin-based ceramic). Supporting the materials, Upcera offers an integrated digital workflow under the FLNT/UPFLNT brand spanning scanning (UPFLNTScan LU1, FLNTScan R1, Aoralscan L+ Pro, 3Shape scanners), CAD/CAM software (UPCERA CAM, MILL Box, 3Shape Dental System, Exocad, hyperDENT, Worknc), milling machines (FLNTMill and UPFLNTMill series, Roland DG DWX series, UPCERA DGA+ chair-side mill), sintering furnaces (UPCERA HiFi-624/654/674, UPFLNTOven series, DEKEMA series), 3D printing (UPFLNTPrint RGL1/RSL1/RSL1 Mini), and consumables (staining solutions, glaze paste, PMMA, wax blocks, cutting burs, polishing tools, VPS impression materials, etchants, adhesives). Clinical products also include chair-side solutions for veneers, inlays/onlays, minimally invasive restorations, and zirconia restorations, as well as the SPIDENT direct restorative brand (EsCom100 composite resin, EsFlow flowable resin) and Dupfact VPS silicone impression materials. The company holds over 200 patents and operates production bases and subsidiaries across China, the US, Germany, Colombia, and India, serving over 110 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aevra: Premium zirconia brand offering comprehensive control from powder to prosthesis
• 魅影 (Phantom)
• 瓷倍健 (Porcelain Health)
• 玉瓷 (Jade Porcelain)
• 锂瓷 (Lithium Porcelain)
• 润瓷 (Run Porcelain)
• 云瓷 (Cloud Ceramic)
• SPIDENT
• Dupfact VPS
• FLNT
• Hyramic
• UPFLNT

Products and services

• Phantom (魅影) Multi-layer Gradient Zirconia Multi-layer gradient zirconia restoration material with patent-grade interlayer technology and proprietary UPD powder dispersion; strength gradient 850–1200 MPa and translucency gradient 45%–48%, available in standard, aesthetic, functional, and multi-functional variants for single crowns to multi-unit bridges and implant full-arch restorations.
• Porcelain Health (瓷倍健) High-strength Zirconia Pre-stained high-strength zirconia blocks (ST, ST-Color, ST-ML, MT series) with strength above 1100–1200 MPa and translucency 39%–43%; designed for functional restorations, long-span bridges, full-contour full-arch restorations, and coping/substructure applications.
• Jade Porcelain (玉瓷) High-translucency Zirconia High-translucency zirconia blocks (TT-LT, TT-LT-Color, TT-MT, TT-MT-Color, TT-MT-ML series) with strength above 600–1000 MPa, available in pre-stained variants, for anterior aesthetic zone restorations and broad indications.
• Lithium Porcelain (锂瓷) Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramic Lithium disilicate glass ceramic blocks in machinable (UP CAD) and hot-pressed (PRESS) forms with strength above 400 MPa, translucency and gloss approaching natural tooth color; for aesthetic minimally invasive veneers, inlays, and onlays. Achieved CFDA (2013), EU CE (2013), and US FDA (2014) certifications.
• Run Porcelain (润瓷) Resin-based Ceramic Resin-based ceramic for single-unit restorations requiring no sintering; elastic modulus close to dentin and material strength ≥180 MPa; ideal for chair-side digital minimally invasive restorations.
• Cloud Ceramic (云瓷) Clinical Zirconia Clinical-side zirconia materials including Cloud Ceramic Omni (universal, strength 800–1200 MPa and translucency 45%–48%) and Cloud Ceramic Speed (fast-sintering zirconia optimized for clinic efficiency); supports multiple processing techniques including infiltration, staining, cutback, and veneer.
• Aevra Premium Zirconia Professional-grade zirconia brand offering comprehensive control from powder to prosthesis, balancing translucency, strength, and long-term clinical stability across aesthetic and functional zones.
• SPIDENT Direct Restorative Materials SPIDENT brand direct fix restorative products including EsCom100 (light-cured nanofilled composite resin) and EsFlow/EsFlow LV (light-cured flowable nanofilled composite resin) for direct restorations and minimally invasive applications.
• Hyramic PMMA Provisional Material Pre-formed polymer-based crown and bridge material (PMMA) with flexural strength ≥100 MPa; no shrinkage deformation for quick provisional fabrication. Achieved China NMPA Class III (2019), EU CE (2016), and US FDA (2017) certifications.
• Dupfact VPS Silicone Impression Material Vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impression material using platinum-catalyzed addition curing; provides type 0 putty and type 3 light-body for two-step or one-step techniques with high elastic recovery and hydrophilicity.
• UPCERA HiFi Sintering Furnaces High-temperature sintering furnaces (HiFi-624, HiFi-654, HiFi-674) for zirconia restoration sintering, with max temperatures up to 1530°C; support chairside and lab workflows with features such as 7.5-inch color touchscreens and varying chamber dimensions.
• FLNT/UPFLNT Digital Dental Equipment Digital dental workflow equipment covering scanning (UPFLNTScan LU1, FLNTScan R1, Aoralscan L+ Pro), CAD/CAM processing (FLNTMill E52 Hybrid 5-axis wet/dry mill, FLNTMill M52 AirFree 5-axis dry mill, UPCERA DGA+ chair-side mill), 3D printing (UPFLNTPrint RGL1, RSL1, RSL1 Mini dental resin printers), and proprietary UPCERA CAM 3–5 axis automated milling software.
• Dental Consumables and Accessories Supporting consumables including staining solutions (rich natural colors matching VITA shade guide), glaze paste (fine particles, low-temperature firing), PMMA blocks, wax blocks (Shore hardness 45–55), cutting burs under the AiQi brand, UPFLNT Gloss polishing/trimming tools, UPFLNT Blast extra-oral grinding material, and zirconia extra-oral cleaning agent.
• Clinical Workflow Solutions (Veneer, Inlay/Onlay, Zirconia, Minimally Invasive) Packaged chair-side clinical solutions including the Veneer Aesthetic Solution (ceramic etchant, phosphoric acid etchant, glaze paste, hydrofluoric acid neutralizing powder, lithium disilicate materials), Inlay/Onlay Aesthetic Solution (Ceralay ceramic blocks), Digital Minimally Invasive Restoration Solution (Run Porcelain resin-based ceramic), Chair-side Zirconia Solution (Omni and Speed zirconia materials), and the self-developed supraCXN adhesive system with hydrofluoric acid, neutralizing powder, and adhesive stick products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multilayer gradient zirconia achieving 850-1200MPa strength gradient and 45%-48% translucency gradient simultaneously
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 马来亚大学 (University of Malaya)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Material technology research cooperation initiated in 2024 for joint research in dental ceramic materials and clinical applications.
• 印度尼西亚大学 (University of Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Material technology research cooperation initiated in 2024 for joint research in dental ceramic materials.
• 菲律宾大学 (University of the Philippines)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Material technology research cooperation initiated in 2024 for joint research in dental ceramic materials.
• 德克玛 (DEKEMA, Germany)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Strategic cooperation established in 2023. DEKEMA is a German manufacturer of dental ceramic furnaces. Upcera integrates DEKEMA sintering furnaces into its digital dental solutions ecosystem, and jointly promotes chairside and lab-side digital workflow solutions in China and globally.
• 斯派丹 (Spident, South Korea)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Strategic cooperation established in 2023. Spident is a Korean dental materials company. Upcera collaborates with Spident to enhance clinical product solutions and expand the clinical product portfolio for chairside applications.
• 国瓷材料 (Sinocera Materials, 股票代码: 300285)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Sinocera is the world's largest dental zirconia raw material supplier. Upcera leverages this relationship for full-cycle zirconia technology research and vertical integration from raw materials to finished dental products. This partnership provides Upcera with cost advantages and supply chain control in its core zirconia material business.
• 英属哥伦比亚大学 (University of British Columbia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner产学研合作 university partnership for dental materials research and technology development.
• 圣彼得堡国立医科大学 (St. Petersburg State Medical University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner产学研合作 university partnership for dental materials research and clinical applications development.
• 波兰大学 (Poland College)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner产学研合作 university partnership for dental materials research and technology development.
• 北京大学口腔医学院 (Peking University School of Stomatology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner产学研合作 core university partnership for dental ceramic materials research, clinical testing, and expert consensus development. Jointly developed the '全瓷美学修复材料临床应用专家共识' (Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of All-Ceramic Aesthetic Restoration Materials) with Chinese Stomatological Association.
• 里斯本大学 (University of Lisbon)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner产学研合作 university partnership for dental materials research and technology development.
• 武汉大学 (Wuhan University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner产学研合作 university partnership for dental materials research and technology development.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ivoclar Vivadent: Ivoclar is a Liechtenstein-based global leader in dental ceramic materials (including lithium disilicate IPS e.max, zirconia, and CAD/CAM equipment) serving the same dental laboratory and clinical customers with overlapping all-ceramic restoration product lines. It is the most direct competitive comparable to Upcera's full-ceramic and digital workflow portfolio.
• VITA Zahnfabrik: VITA is a German manufacturer of dental zirconia (VITA YZ), lithium disilicate, and the VITA classical shade guide standard. It competes directly with Upcera's zirconia blocks and lithium disilicate offerings for the same dental lab and clinician customers across Europe and globally.
• Kuraray Noritake: Kuraray Noritake is a Japanese manufacturer of dental zirconia (Katana zirconia), resin cements (Panavia), and CAD/CAM materials. It directly competes with Upcera's zirconia and multilayer gradient product family for the same dental laboratory and clinician segments.
• Shofu: Shofu is a Japanese dental materials manufacturer producing zirconia blocks (Shofu Disk ZR), lithium disilicate, and CAD/CAM consumables. It serves overlapping dental lab and clinical customers with comparable all-ceramic restoration offerings to Upcera.
• GC Corporation: GC is a Japanese dental materials manufacturer offering Initial Zirconia disks, lithium disilicate (Initial LiSi Press), and CAD/CAM blocks. It competes with Upcera across the dental laboratory ceramic block and clinical restoration categories globally.
• Zirkonzahn: Zirkonzahn is an Italian manufacturer specializing in zirconia blocks (Prettau), CAD/CAM milling systems, and sintering furnaces. It competes directly with Upcera's zirconia materials and FLNT digital workflow equipment in the premium dental laboratory segment.
• Dental Direkt: Dental Direkt is a German dental zirconia and CAD/CAM materials manufacturer offering multilayer zirconia (DD cubeX²), lithium silicate, and PMMA products. It is a comparable European peer competing in the same dental laboratory ceramic block category as Upcera.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is a US-based dental conglomerate offering zirconia materials (CEREC Zirconia), CAD/CAM scanners and milling systems (CEREC, inLab), and sintering furnaces. It is a broad incumbent competitor across Upcera's materials and equipment categories, though with much larger scale and a broader product portfolio beyond ceramics.
• 3M Oral Care: 3M's oral care division sells dental composites, cements, impression materials, and orthodontic solutions that overlap with Upcera's SPIDENT clinical line and Dupfact VPS impression materials. As a broad incumbent, 3M competes across multiple dental categories rather than specializing in ceramics.

Emerging players

• Coltene: Coltene is a Swiss dental manufacturer offering composites, impression materials, and endodontic products. It overlaps with Upcera's SPIDENT clinical line and Dupfact VPS impression materials categories, though Coltene is more focused on restorative consumables than ceramic blocks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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