Ceramic Injection Moulding (CIM) technique is an ideal method for producing translucent ceramic brackets as the process is known to be excellent for producing small complex parts with high volume, yet offers consistently high quality products.

CIM also offers the designer flexibility of designing near net-shape products with better functional features. Brackets are injected instead of machined, allowing smooth contours in a bracket profile as compared to sharp edges in a machined bracket. Economies of scale in production can also be achieved, offering a much more competitively priced bracket than a machined bracket. 

The key challenges faced in the CIM process for the production of translucent ceramic brackets include more intricate process steps, complex process control, stringent mold maintenance and possible contamination issues which may greatly affect the aesthetic of the final product.

Selection of the correct raw material in conjunction with our binder system is also important especially when sintering temperatures of 2000°C and clean room methods are utilized.

Extensive trials and tests have been carried out. DYT now uses nano-powder from a specialized manufacturer with much success.