Open AccessThe science and application of IPS e.Max dental ceramic
Author(s) -
Willard Alec,
Gabriel Chu TienMin
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the kaohsiung journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.439
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2410-8650
pISSN - 1607-551X
DOI - 10.1016/j.kjms.2018.01.012
Subject(s) - medicine , lithium disilicate , dental ceramics , dentistry , ceramic , medical physics , current (fluid) , composite material , cubic zirconia , materials science , electrical engineering , engineering
The aim of this paper is to report the state of current literature and recommendations for the lithium disilicate glass‐ceramic IPS e.Max. The materials science, mechanical and optical properties were reviewed. Additionally an assessment was conducted of current implementation recommendations and clinical outcomes. This paper provides a brief historical overview, summary of the findings the findings of current literature, and clinical recommendation for the use of IPS e.Max CAD in dental applications.