Ivoclar Programat P90 , debuting in 1987, was a landmark in dental technology as the first furnace to introduce a membrane-sealed keypad

The unit included adjustable furnace head closing times and an automatic opening function upon program completion. Physical Specifications:

As a vacuum ceramic furnace, maintaining the integrity of the vacuum system is essential for the firing quality of dental ceramics. Legacy in Modern Dentistry

The P90 manual outlines several high-performance features for its time:

It featured 90 programmable settings, perfectly matched to Ivoclar Vivadent ceramic materials. Precision Control:

Designed as a compact, desktop unit, it weighed approximately 16.5 kg and operated on a 220V power supply. Operational and Maintenance Protocols To maintain the high quality of dental restorations, the Programat manual emphasizes consistent maintenance and calibration: Temperature Calibration:

Before the P90, furnace operation often relied on less intuitive analog controls. The P90 replaced these with a numeric membrane-sealed keypad, which was not only easy to operate but also easy to clean—a critical factor in the dust-prone environment of a dental lab. Its interface centered around a 7-segment display that showed all essential parameters, allowing technicians to quickly select and modify settings with high accuracy. Core Technical Capabilities