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 The Esthetic
Revolution in Dentistry
Dental patients of today are looking for more than just a healthy and functional restorative solution. Esthetics is playing an increasingly important role in their choice of dental restorations. As all-ceramics are both biocompatible and esthetic, these materials are rapidly growing in popularity. IPS e.max allows you to offer your patients exceptionally beautiful restorations which also demonstrate high mechanical strength. You are bound to appreciate the wide range of possibilities that this innovative all-ceramic system will open up to you.
Lithium disilicate – esthetics, strength and versatility
 The lithium disilicate ceramic (LS2) of
the IPS e.max system shows that esthetics and strength can be successfully integrated. This is particularly true in single-tooth restorations, because this innovative ceramic produces esthetic results, while it is 2 ½ to 3 times stronger than other glass-ceramics.
Lithium disilicate has many uses. Its indication spectrum ranges from thin veneers (0.3 mm) and minimally invasive inlays and onlays to partial crowns, full crowns and three-unit anterior bridges. Of course, implant superstructures can also be produced with this material.
Because of its high strength of 360 - 400 MPa, restorations fabricated with this material can be cemented with different methods. Due to their natural-looking colour and optimal light transmission, lithium disilicate restorations offer highly esthetic solutions. Depending on the needs of the patient, the restorations can be veneered with a highly esthetic material or they can be fabricated to full contour and then economically characterized.
Even if the tooth’s core is dark in color (eg discolored stump or titanium abutments), we no longer have to resort to zirconium oxide or metal-ceramic solutions. You can inform PDL about the color which needs to be masked and we will choose the IPS e.max lithium disilicate material with the required opacity to restore the natural esthetic appearance of the tooth.
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