Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max Clinical Guide - Manual (Page 4)

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IPS e.max ® is an innovative all-ceramic system which covers the entire all-ceramic indication range – from thin
veneers to long-span bridges.
IPS e.max delivers high-strength and highly esthetic materials for the Press and the CAD/CAM technologies. The
system includes the innovative lithium disilicate glass-ceramic used mainly for single-tooth restorations, hybrid
abutments and small bridges, as well as the high-strength zirconium oxide for long-span bridges.
All ceramic materials are based on an integrated material and shade concept for restorations as
individual as your patients.
all ceramics – all you need
LS
2
Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (LS
2
)
Lithium disilicate (LS
2
) glass-ceramic is ideally suitable for the fabrication of hybrid abutments,
as well as monolithic single-tooth restorations and may even be indicated for 3-unit bridges up
to the premolar region. The patented glass-ceramic has been tried-and-tested in millions of
cases since its introduction. It is distinguished from all previous ceramic materials mainly by its
clearly higher stress resistance and its outstanding esthetic appearance.
ZrO
2
Zirconium oxide (ZrO
2
)
High-strength zirconium oxide (ZrO
2
) really proves its worth in long-span bridges. It is one of
the most efficient all-ceramic materials for dental-lab applications. Zirconium oxide is character-
ized by its excellent biocompatibility and low heat conductivity and can be indicated for single-
tooth restorations and up to 14-unit bridges. Zirconium oxide can be veneered with nano-fluor-
apatite or lithium disilicate glass-ceramic.
FAP
Fluorapatite
Fluorapatite glass-ceramic (FAP)
IPS e.max Ceram is a highly esthetic layering ceramic for the IPS e.max System. Thanks to the
one common layering ceramic, all the veneered IPS e.max restorations exhibit the same wear
properties and surface gloss.
Zirconium frameworks pressed over with IPS e.max ZirPress, which are either stained or
veneered, are an alternative to conventionally veneered frameworks.
After all, IPS e.max stands for an all-ceramic system that offers an ideal solution for all indications, which not
only works from a material standpoint, but is also confirmed by a wealth of scientific data.
From the beginning of its development until to today, the IPS e.max System has been monitored by the scientific
community and many renowned experts have contributed to an excellent data base with their studies.
The worldwide success story, the ever growing demand, as well as millions of fabricated restorations are testa-
ment to the success and the reliability of the IPS e.max all-ceramic system.
One system for every indication