What we need for Optimal results on larger cases

  • Preoperative model, Diagnostic wax-ups (we can do this prior to prep; just send us an impression of the existing situation), or a model of the temporaries. These are of great importance in determining the midline, horizontal plane, size of teeth, and function.
  • An all encompassing full arch impression. Full arches let us a balance a case properly, both in size and function.
  • An accurate shade. We can match almost any shade presented.
  • A bite registration of silicon or poly
  • Photographs of unusual shade characterizations or translucency.
  • A brief description of the patients desired results.
  • Prep Needed

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    Chamfer Prep

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    Shoulder Prep

    EMAX

    Description

    The IPS Empress pressed ceramic system, which has been clinically proven for more than 15 years satisfies discerning users and patients all over the world. Twenty-five million placed restorations are testimony to the long-standing success of IPS Empress. The Original System is continuously being developed, setting trends in the market with regard to aesthetics and function. The most recent innovation from the field of all-ceramics is called IPS Empress Esthetic. The material opens up a host of esthetic possibilities, particularly for veneers. The new IPS Empress Esthetic Line offers heightened aesthetics, enhanced properties and cost effectiveness for the Staining Technique and partially layered veneers in your laboratory.

    Types of EMAX products

    EMAX Standard

    It's like they say in the advertisement: Lithium Disilicate changes everything. The weakest link to any traditional veneered product it the porcelain you layer it with. Empress EMAX takes that out of the equation completely and gives you a monolithic restoration that has 360-400 MPa of flexural strength all the way through the restoration. Which means you don't have to worry about porcelain chipping or cracking off of the restoration, but you still have a beautiful crown for your patient. Oh and did I mention you can cement these conventionally?
  • Single Crowns, Inlays/Onlays, and Veneers
  • EMAX Esthetic

  • Like Empress Esthetic, this EMAX variation takes a great product and makes it that much more beautiful. It's a hybrid pressed lithium disilicate and fired porcelain restoration that provides dynamite results. The only downside is that you do loss the monolithic aspect of the crown but it is still an incredible strong and beautiful restoration.
  • Single Crown and Veneers