IPS E-MAX

IPS E-MAX

IPS e.max® is an advanced pressed ceramic with even greater strength than the original Empress product. This next generation ceramic is formulated from lithium disilicate crystals, and can be used to create limited bridgework with moderate to heavy connectors. It is monolithic lithium disilicate porcelain that can be pressed or milled as full contour restoration, or cut back and layered with porcelain.

Features

• Extremely esthetic with beautiful translucence
• 3 times stronger than Empress
• 400 MPa flexural strength
• Lithium Disilicate glass crystals
• Can build on enamel porcelains
• Metal free

Benefits

• Natural variations of color and translucency
• Superb esthetics
• Can be used anywhere in the mouth for single unit crown

Indications

• Ideal for veneers, thin (no prep) veneers, anterior and posterior crowns, inlays/onlays, 3 unit anterior bridges, and 3 unit posterior bridges up to the second premolar as an abutment tooth

Contraindications

• Bridge spans exceeding 3 units
• Bridges beyond the second premolar as an abutment tooth
• Not suitable for bruxers or patients with other occlusal dysfunction