E-max Veneer / Crown
Aesthetic Ceramic Restorations
E-max Veneer / Crown
IPS e.max restorations by Ivoclar Vivadent represent the pinnacle of aesthetic dentistry. Made from lithium disilicate glass ceramic, e.max offers an exceptional combination of strength (400 MPa) and translucency that closely mimics natural tooth structure.
Jalandhar Dental Lab fabricates both pressed and CAD/CAM milled e.max veneers and crowns. Our ceramists are skilled in the full anatomical layering technique to achieve lifelike aesthetics for smile makeovers, anterior crowns, and ultra―thin veneers as thin as 0.3mm.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
IPS e.max by Ivoclar Vivadent is a lithium disilicate glass ceramic. It is widely regarded as the gold standard for aesthetic ceramic restorations due to its exceptional combination of translucency (mimicking natural enamel), strength (400 MPa — 4× stronger than feldspathic porcelain), and long clinical track record. It is the material of choice for anterior veneers, crowns, and inlays where maximum aesthetics are required.
IPS e.max veneers can be fabricated as thin as 0.3 mm in the pressed technique. No-prep veneers at this thickness are possible for cases requiring minimal tooth reduction. Slightly greater thickness (0.5–0.8 mm) allows for better shade masking when changing from a dark or discoloured tooth. The appropriate thickness depends on the shade change required and preparation design.
Pressed e.max is fabricated by pressing molten lithium disilicate into a precision investment mould (lost-wax technique), producing a highly homogeneous and void-free restoration with superior marginal accuracy. CAD/CAM e.max is milled from a pre-crystallised HT block and then crystallised in a furnace. Both produce excellent results; pressed e.max is slightly preferred for complex characterisation and ultra-thin veneers.
Yes. IPS e.max is suitable for single posterior crowns (premolars and first molars) in patients with normal bite forces. We do not recommend it for posterior bridges beyond a 3-unit anterior bridge, or for patients with severe bruxism, where monolithic zirconia is the safer choice.
For veneer cases, provide a clinical photograph under natural light with both the shade tab and the adjacent natural teeth visible. Note the VITA shade, value, chroma, and any characterisations (white spots, mammelons, stain lines). A digital photograph taken at a calibrated colour temperature is ideal. For complex smile design cases, we recommend a diagnostic wax-up and mock-up before preparation.
For e.max pressed veneers, a window or incisal-overlap preparation with 0.3–0.5 mm of uniform labial reduction and a chamfer or feather-edge margin is recommended. All line angles should be rounded. Preparations should remain in enamel wherever possible for optimal bonding. A detailed preparation guide is available on request.