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Emax all ceramic crown.
E max crowns are made from lithium desilicated ceramic a material that has been harvested for its translucent color and durability.
Emax is lithium disilicate glass an all ceramic system.
It is preferred over zirconium crowns because it is tougher and more durable.
With the rising costs of alloys and the financial pressure of some insurance companies many clients are switching to the all ceramic restoration.
It is considered a good option for damaged stained or poor quality teeth.
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It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing options porcelain can be layered on it creating incredible translucency and a very realistic looking tooth that matches with other natural teeth.
They are more translucent than zirconia crowns.
This crown and the zirconia crown are worn due to their highly attractive appearance which ensures that they compliment the rest of your teeth.
As a result of discolouration or titanium abutments all ceramic restorations may be used.
Depending on the case requirements however some teeth may need to be prepared to accomodate for the thickness of the ceramic and to ensure for proper contour and.
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This means that a unsightly grey line of the underlying metal.
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All ceramic prostheses emax based prostheses do not contain any metal alloy beneath the porcelain.
The e max crown is the newest and most expensive type of crown.
Emax crowns possess an ideal blend of translucency and lifelike appearance that makes them suitable for restoration of front teeth.
It is less prone to chipping than zirconium crowns.
Ips e max can be pressed to as thin as 0 3 mm for veneers.
Richard stevenson provides the parameters and preparation steps for the all ceramic crown on tooth 8.