5 ways e.max® is setting a new standard for ceramic dental crowns

Today’s dentists can choose from various materials to build crowns and other restorations. They mainly classify materials into metals and metal-free options, such as ceramics. But even within high-performance dental ceramics, some materials are stronger and generally more appealing than others. Our dentists at Dentistry for San Diego, Drs Al A. Fallah, and Sergio Juca, have carefully selected IPS e.max^® for its superior durability and much more. Our team in Carlsbad, California, is pleased to share five ways that e.max^® crowns favorably stand apart from even some of the highest-regarded ceramic materials available for patients who demand (and deserve!) only the absolute best.

No. 1: Best-in-class aesthetics

IPS e.max^® crowns are formulated with a glass-ceramic material, lithium disilicate. This combination of quartz, lithium dioxide, and other substances renders an exceptional and natural-looking gradient of shade, translucence, and precise color-matching for crowns and other cosmetic restorations (such as veneers). This blend of glass and ceramic looks like healthy tooth enamel. So, our patients do not have to worry about teeth that look “plastic” or are not a match with their neighbors. These crowns fade beautifully into the background of your smile, complementing it so well.

No. 2: Preserves utmost tooth structure

As evidenced, dental materials have made considerable strides. However, no artificial material is still superior in form and function to natural, healthy tooth structure. For this reason, we prioritize conservative dentistry. E.max^® crowns fit in well with our conservative techniques and technologies. They require minimally invasive preparation, allowing us to preserve healthy tissues. When more of the natural tooth is preserved, it contributes favorably to the lasting strength, durability, appearance, and overall patient satisfaction with their crowns and other restorations.

No. 3: Tissue-friendly

As a practice that also advances biological and holistic dental principles, Dentistry for San Diego only uses those materials that have demonstrated their “biocompatibility.” IPS e.max^® crowns are compatible with surrounding, natural tissues. They get along well with the opposing “dentition” (teeth) and are also kind to the soft tissues at the gumline. The materials we place should never cause additional challenges to one’s oral health. e.max^® supports this notion because our patients never have to worry about wear and tear to neighboring teeth or irritation to gums with this truly tissue-friendly ceramic.

No. 4: A lifetime of use

With good care, e.max^® crowns can last for many, many years. The makers of IPS e.max^® report that these crowns have a “survival” rate of 97.8%. This characteristic makes e.max^® crowns a versatile option. They are well-suited to the front teeth as well as to the back teeth, which withstand considerable pressure from grinding down food and other functions. Substantial research supports the flexural strength of e.max^® crowns, demonstrating the biting stress that may be applied before a crown breaks. This property makes e.max^® a smart investment in your smile, as these crowns last and last.

No. 5: Quality Control

Along with Zirconia/zirconium dioxide, lithium disilicate may be prepared and fabricated “in-house” by dentists with CEREC capabilities. We have the on-site software and equipment to make e.max^® crowns, so we have effectively eliminated the middleman or outside lab. This feature and our use of advanced diagnostics help to support a precision fit and crowns that are made right the first time. Our patients from across Carlsbad, CA, truly value our top-grade craftsmanship.

Experience these benefits for yourself. Call (760) 730-1600 to request a consultation and start the process today.