Wet vs Dry Dental Milling Machines: Pros, Cons, and Which to Choose

Labs worldwide often handle zirconia (dry) and glass ceramics (wet) in the same day. The debate isn’t if you need both—but how.

Wet vs Dry: Side-by-Side (2025 Data)

Winner for Global Labs: Yucera YRC-8PRO Hybrid

• One machine, zero changeover time.
• Built-in coolant tank + HEPA dust extraction.
• Mills Yucera HT White Zirconia in 16 mins dry, e.max in 28 mins wet.

“We cut material switching time by 40 minutes daily.” – Dr. Li, International Dental Lab Network