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IPS e.max CAD unites modern processing technology with a high-performance material. The lithium disilicate (LS2) glass-ceramic is manufactured in an innovative technological process, unique in the dental industry. The glass-ceramic is processed for the dental surgery or dental laboratory in the lithium metasilicate state (prepared for milling), the material exhibits its unusual "bluish" colour and strength of approximately 150 MPa. In this "blue" phase, the restorations can be manually adjusted or cut-back in a fast and efficient fashion. IPS e.max CAD acquires its final strength of 360 MPa and the desired aesthetic characteristics, such as tooth colour, translucency and brightness, during a simple and quick crystallization process.

IPS e.max CAD is suitable for the fabrication of highly aesthetic monochromatic and cut-back single tooth restorations, such as veneers, inlays, onlays, anterior, and posterior crowns. With its homogeneity and light scattering behaviour, IPS e.max CAD provides a balanced chameleon effect. In addition of the light-optical properties, IPS e.max CAD restorations are distinguished for their lifelike translucency (4 levels of translucency), high aesthetics, and a flexural strength of 360 MPa.

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Match me up: Accomplishing one of dentistry’s most difficult tasks
CEREC restoration
30 Sep 2016 | High Tech Dentistry
One of the hardest things to do in dentistry is to match a single tooth to the rest of the teeth. If it happens to be an anterior tooth, the difficulty is even greater. Anterior teeth are especially challenging because they have different line angles, incised edge position, embrasures, shade and texture to consider. Case study A patient came in f...
IPS e.max CAD: now compatible with KaVo Arctica
e.max CAD Blocks
09 Mar 2015 | News and Events
The CAD/CAM systems from KaVo are known for offering high precision and quality for the production of dental restorations. The partnership between Ivoclar Vivadent and KaVo looks back on a long-standing tradition. In addition to KaVo Everest, the KaVo Arctica CAD/CAM system has now been authorized to process IPS e.max CAD blocks.
A multi-disciplinary approach to minimally invasive functional aesthetic dentistry
31 Jan 2013 | Clinical Excellence
Simple tooth alignment is rapidly becoming accepted as the norm in cases that previously would have been treated with porcelain veneers. However, patients often present with a mix of problems such as previous metal ceramic work, the treatment of which should be integrated as part of the treatment plan. Timing becomes a vital part of the treatment w...
An ideal combination for restoring an upper left premolar
31 Jan 2013 | Clinical Excellence
Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (LS2) has been shown to enhance the aesthetic appearance and longevity of prosthodontic work. This material forms the basis of the IPS e.max® System, which has been consistently adapted to the changing market conditions and user needs since it was first launched. When used in combination with the CEREC® AC System ...
Computer-aided crown design
30 Nov 2011 | Clinical Excellence
CAD/CAM technology allows dental professionals to manufacture solid all-ceramic crowns chairside. A digital image of the preparation is captured with an intraoral camera and the crown is designed accordingly. A variety of ceramics are available for the construction of the crown, for example, aesthetic, easy-to-mill ceramics (IPS Empress® CAD). As ...
Porcelain veneers: Treatment guidelines for optimal aesthetics
30 May 2011 | Clinical Excellence
Historically, the most predictable and durable treatment of unaesthetic anterior teeth was with the preparation of full coverage crowns with the removal of substantial amounts of tooth structure. This invasive preparation could lead to possible adverse effects on pulpal and periodontal tissues. Following the introduction of bonding by Buonocore in ...
IPS Empress CAD and IPS e.max CAD LT offer aesthetics and strength
01 Jan 2009 | Clinical Excellence
The CEREC system, which allows all-ceramic restorations to be produced chairside without impression taking, was developed more than 20 years ago. Since then, the dental materials available for machining have improved considerably. IPS Empress® CAD and IPS e.max® CAD LT from Ivoclar Vivadent, in particular, offer the clinician the ability to produ...
The world of CAD ceramics
31 Mar 2008 | Clinical Excellence
The term all-ceramics covers a variety of materials, which differ quite considerably in the way they are processed and in the type of properties they exhibit. Special materials are available for a wide variety of requirements. As a result of the rapid developments in this field, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain an overview of all t...
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