Crowns & Bridges
IPS e.max®
Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic for crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays.
IPS e.max lithium disilicate is a glass-ceramic that mimics natural dentition without needing a porcelain veneering layer to achieve high esthetics.
It is an incredibly versatile material, offered in an array of pre-coloured ingots with corresponding opacity levels, and can be designed full-contour or with layered porcelain.
Strength
460 MPaflexural strength
3 times stronger than IPS Empress
Indications
- Single units only (not indicated for bridges)
- High esthetic demand with ideal occlusal clearance
- Prepped or no-prep veneers
- Anterior and posterior single crowns
- Inlays and onlays
Benefits
- Long-term reliability
- Healthy tissue response
- Hypoallergenic and highly biocompatible
- Tooth-coloured material
- Conventional cementation protocol
- Natural esthetics to match surrounding dentition
Contraindications
- Bridges of any span (e.max is for single units only)
- Not suitable for bruxers or patients with other occlusal dysfunction
Preparation
- Anterior crown: 1.5–2.0 mm incisal, 1.5 mm lingual, 1.0–1.5 mm facial and 1.0–1.5 mm cervical reduction with a deep chamfer or shoulder finish
Cementation
- Standard cementation materials and technique
- Bonding is preferred for maximum strength
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