e.max®
Ultimate performance and lifelike esthetics
e.max® is a leading-edge alternative to metal-based restorations. When esthetics cannot be compromised, e.max® offers many benefits over PFM. Composed of lithium disilicate and zirconium oxide, e.max® offers supreme esthetics, versatility, and clinically proven strength. Known for our advanced skills in crafting and delivering exquisite all-ceramic restorations, we bring e.max® from good to great through superior fabrication.
From the team that introduced the IPS Empress line, revolutionizing esthetics in ceramics, e.max® is twice as strong as Empress, using a lithium disilicate glass-ceramic block. With a structural strength of up to 400MPa, IPS e.max® is a remarkable option for your translucency requirements.
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• Natural translucency
• Long-lasting durability
• Wear-compatibility
• Excellent margin adaptation
• Biocompatibility -
Conventionally cemented or bonded
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• Anterior: crowns, bridges and veneers
• Posterior: crowns and inlays/onlays -
e.max® is composed of a single unibody material with nothing to debond from, which is the main reason for PFM-framed restoration failure. It is safe for contacts on opposing teeth, has the wear characteristics of natural teeth, and is not abrasive to natural dentition. e.max® also has no metal cost, making it a great alternative to PFM with predictable pricing.
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e.max® is not the same product as E2 (Empress 2). The microstructure of e.max® is different than E2. Of the e.max® lithium disilicate, 70% is the actual lithium disilicate crystal. E2 was only 60% lithium disilicate crystal, which accounts for the increased strength and full contour esthetics of e.max®.
*We do offer e.max® anterior bridges; however, they are not covered under the lab warranty.