Emax is lithium disilicate glass an all ceramic system.
Emax all ceramic crown.
It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing options porcelain can be layered on it creating incredible translucency and a very realistic looking tooth that matches with other natural teeth.
Depending on the case requirements however some teeth may need to be prepared to accomodate for the thickness of the ceramic and to ensure for proper contour and.
This crown and the zirconia crown are worn due to their highly attractive appearance which ensures that they compliment the rest of your teeth.
The e max crown is a type of all ceramic crown which is preferred for its longer lasting aesthetic qualities.
Richard stevenson provides the parameters and preparation steps for the all ceramic crown on tooth 8.
In this short video dr.
This means that a unsightly grey line of the underlying metal.
All ceramic prostheses emax based prostheses do not contain any metal alloy beneath the porcelain.
The e max crown is the newest and most expensive type of crown.
It is preferred over zirconium crowns because it is tougher and more durable.
With the rising costs of alloys and the financial pressure of some insurance companies many clients are switching to the all ceramic restoration.
The preparation design will s.
If sufficient space is present ips e max can be placed over the existing teeth without the removal of any tooth structure.
In this case it is important for you to inform your laboratory about the die shade and the dental technicians then selects the ips e max lithium disilicate material in the required opacity in.
Emax crowns possess an ideal blend of translucency and lifelike appearance that makes them suitable for restoration of front teeth.
As a result of discolouration or titanium abutments all ceramic restorations may be used.
It is less prone to chipping than zirconium crowns.
Even if the preparations demonstrate a dark shade e g.
They are more translucent than zirconia crowns.
It is considered a good option for damaged stained or poor quality teeth.