IPS E.Max Crowns, Veneers & Bridges
What is IPS e.Max?
IPS e.max is a monolithic lithium disilicate glass-ceramic, widely regarded as the finest all-ceramic alternative to metal-based restorations.
Because the material reproduces the natural translucency and shade depth of enamel, an e.max crown or veneer blends into the smile line in a way no other pressed or milled ceramic can match. That’s what makes it the material of choice for the esthetic zone.
Every e.max restoration we produce is available in all 16 Vita Classical shades plus bleach shades, with flexural strength of ~360 MPa milled and ~400 MPa pressed, enough to serve both anterior and posterior single units with confidence.
What we produce in IPS e.Max
Crowns
Single-unit anterior and posterior crowns with supreme lifelike esthetics.
Veneers
Emax veneers as thin as minimally invasive preps allow, ideal for smile makeovers and no-prep or low-prep cases.
Bridges
Up to three-unit anterior e.max bridges where esthetics lead the treatment plan.
Inlays & Onlays
Conservative restorations that preserve healthy tooth structure.
Cases where IPS e.Max works best
Anterior esthetic cases:
Nothing matches natural enamel's translucency better.
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Custom shade patients:
Ideal when the restoration must blend with adjacent natural teeth.
Minimally invasive dentistry:
Veneers, inlays, and onlays with conservative reduction.
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Metal-sensitive patients:
All-ceramic and biocompatible, with no dark margin at the gumline.
For posterior bridges, bruxers, or spans longer than three units, zirconia is the stronger choice, and we will tell you when it is. For layered e.max esthetics on demanding cases, see IPS e.max Layered
How we handle your IPS e.Max cases
Made by CDTs:
Your cases are produced by Certified Dental Technicians whose training comes from Dawson Academy, SPEAR Education, Pankey Institute, AACD, and LVI.
Precise Fit:
Digital design in Exocad and 3Shape CAD/CAM software keeps our remake rate consistently below 2%.
Custom Shading and Staining:
Our team works with you directly on custom shading, staining, and treatment planning for complex esthetic cases.
10 Days in the Lab:
A best-in-class performance level, with on-time delivery consistently between 98-99%.
Covered for 5 Years:
If a defect in materials or workmanship ever shows up, the restoration is protected for 5 years from the date of completion.
Read what dentists are saying in our testimonials.
Before & After
See the difference e.max makes in real cases from our lab. Supreme lifelike esthetics with the durability to back them up.
Specifications
- Indications: Single-unit anterior and posterior veneers and crowns, up to three-unit bridges, inlays and onlays
- Ideal for : Custom shade patients matching natural teeth
- Composition: Monolithic lithium disilicate ceramic
- Strength: ~360 MPa milled, ~400 MPa pressed
- Shades: 16 Vita Classical shades plus bleach shades
- Cementation: Conventional cemented or bonded.
- Warranty: 5 years
- Turnaround: 10 days in the lab
Request a Starter Kit
Send an E.Max Case
Getting an e.max case to us takes minutes:
- Capture: Take a digital scan with the intraoral scanner you already use, or a traditional impression if you prefer; download our Rx form.
- Submit: Your case reaches us through your scanner's direct integration online portal.
- Craft: Our team builds the design in Exocad and 3Shape, then presses or mills the restoration in-house.
- Check & Ship: A CDT verifies fit, shade, and margins before the case leaves for your office on schedule.
Put E.Max to Work in Your Esthetic Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose e.max when esthetics lead the case: anterior crowns, veneers, and short bridges where translucency matters most. When strength leads, such as bruxers, long spans, or heavy posterior load, zirconia is the better fit.
Both, depending on the case. Pressed e.max reaches ~400 MPa and suits demanding esthetic work, while milled (~360 MPa) is efficient for standard crowns, inlays, and onlays. We select the method that serves the restoration best.
Yes. Single-unit posterior crowns are within e.Max's indication range with proper prep (1.5mm occlusal reduction). Bridges in the posterior, however, should go to zirconia.
This is where e.Max leads all ceramics. Its lithium disilicate structure reproduces natural enamel translucency, and with 16 Vita Classical shades, bleach shades, and our custom shading support, difficult single-central matches are achievable.
Send it anyway. E.max supports minimally invasive and low-prep veneer work, and our team will review the scan and flag anything that needs adjustment before fabrication, not after.