The science and application of IPS e.Max dental ceramic
Alec Willard1, Tien-Min Gabriel Chu1
1Department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences, School of Dentistry, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA.
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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.
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