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e.max “e.max LITHIUM

DISILICATE IS THE
MOST ROBUST 1,000 N*
IPS e.max
2

CERAMIC SYSTEM
lithium
disilicate

TESTED TO DATE.” * (monolithic)

350 N*
1

zirconia
ramic

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all you need for single unit restorations

v e n e e rs t h i n v e n e e rs inlays/onlays c ro w n s

IPS e.max lithium disilicate offers:

• Proven durability
• Unique patented formulation
• Outstanding esthetics
• Conventional or adhesive cementation

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Lithium Disilicate
vs. Zirconia Durability Testing

90 MPa 360 - 400 MPa Material Survival with Cyclic Fatique Testing
“e.max lithium disilicate
1000 MPa
is the most robust ceramic 1200

system tested to date.”*

*2
1000

Load (N) and cycles per thousand

Zirconia Veneered Lithium Disilicate Monolithic
A restoration is only as strong
as the weakest link. In the case
An independent study* evaluated the durability of lithium 800
disilicate as it compares to layered zirconia supported
restorations by means of a mouth motion cyclic fatigue test.
This test is able to simulate the forces exerted in the mouth
to assess how ceramic materials hold up to the forces of 600

of veneered zirconia restorations, chewing.

the weak link is the porcelain

400
layered on top to give the *1
Chipping of layered
ceramic on zirconia restoration esthetic appeal.
Independent research has now 200

shown that monolithic lithium disilicate

restorations have eliminated this challenge.
0
IPS e.max lithium disilicate is all you need for ZIrconia Supported Lithium Disilicate
Zirconia veneered Lithium Disilicate monolithic

high-strength, high-esthetic restorations. Veneered Monolithic

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Load to Failure Ivoclar Vivadent’s patented lithium disilicate material is Lithium disilicate is comprised of a unique crystalline
IPS e.max CAD, truly a revolution for the dental industry. structure which gives the material its strength and
3500 adhesive cem

adhesive cem
uncompromised esthetics. The opalescence,
conventional cem
IPS e.max CAD,

Zirconia,
3000 Never before has a material been able to combine translucency and light diffusion properties of lithium
conventional cem
high strength, high esthetics and ease of use into one disilicate were all designed to replicate natural tooth

conventional cem
2500
Failure Load (N)

Zirconia,

product, until now. structure for beautiful and undetectable restorations.

2000

PFM
1500 IPS e.max lithium disilicate restorations exhibit superior
1000 durability featuring 360-400 MPa of flexural strength.
What’s more, when the lithium disilicate is fabricated
500
to full-contour, the monolithic structure is the most
0 robust ceramic system tested to date.*
Not only does the strength of lithium disilicate make
it durable in the mouth, but it also offers options for
cementation. Restorations with a retentive preparation
form can be conveniently cemented with conventional
cement.

Source: R&D, Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Flexural Strength
MPa
500

450

400 400
360
350

Finesse All Ceramic *

Before After

Hera Sun Press *

Cergo Press *
GC Initial PC *
300

Authentic *
250

IPS e.max Press

IPS e.max CAD
200

150 150
129 139 140
100 114

Before After 50

* not registered trademarks of Ivoclar Vivadent AG

Source: R&D, Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Schaan, 2005
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e.max D I S I L I C A T E
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Goal Of Final Case
Date Due Date Widen Buccal Corridor
Younger Smile
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Close Diastema
Dr. Name
Change Shape
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Dr. Address Move Midline
Lengthen Teeth
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Change Shade
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L I T H I U M

Material Selection
Patient Name
e.max Lithium Disilicate

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Sex Age
Adhesive Options
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Signature Of Dentist Conventional Cement

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* Mouth Motion Fatigue and Durability Study
Petra C Guess, Ricardo Zavanelli, Nelson Silva and Van P Thompson, NYU
1 90% failure by 100,000 cycles
2 No failures at 1 million cycles

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