IPS e.max Veneers

Transform Your Smile with IPS e.max Veneers

IPS e.max veneers are renowned for their exceptional strength and lifelike aesthetics, making them a popular choice for smile transformations. Made from high-strength lithium disilicate ceramic, these veneers offer superior durability while delivering a natural translucency that closely mimics real teeth. Their versatility allows for conservative preparations, preserving more of the natural tooth structure. With IPS e.max, patients benefit from long-lasting, beautifully radiant smiles that seamlessly blend with their natural dentition.

Prep Guide for IPS e.max Veneers

Tooth Preparation

Aim for minimal reduction to preserve enamel and maximize bonding strength.

Typical reduction guidelines:

  1. Incisal edge: 1.0 to 1.5 mm reduction if incisal coverage is included.

  2. Facial surface: 0.3 to 0.7 mm (approximately 0.5 mm ideal).

Prepare a chamfer or feather-edge margin finishing in enamel.

Avoid over-preparation to prevent dentin exposure.

Maintain the gingival margin approximately 0.5 mm below free gingiva, ensuring proper fit and aesthetics

Impression Taking

Use high-accuracy impressions, preferably polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) or polyether materials.

  1. Ensure a dry and clean field to capture precise details.

Temporary Restoration

  • Place provisional veneers if necessary, using bis-acryl or flowable composites for protection and esthetics during lab fabrication.

Laboratory Communication

  • Provide detailed instructions for the technician on shade, translucency, opacity, and characterization.

  • Include digital or physical diagnostic wax-ups or mock-ups.

Bonding Protocol

  • Perform thorough isolation during cementation (rubber dam recommended).

  • Etch enamel surfaces with 37% phosphoric acid for 20 seconds, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

  • Use appropriate primer and adhesive resin.

  • Condition the internal surface of the IPS e.max veneers with hydrofluoric acid (recommended etching time varies, generally 20 seconds).

  • Silanate the veneer surface before bonding.

  • Use dual- or light-cure resin cement compatible with ceramic restorations.

  • Carefully remove excess cement and light cure as per manufacturer’s guidelines.

Key Considerations

  • All preparations should maximize enamel preservation to benefit from the strong micromechanical bonding of lithium disilicate ceramics.

  • Maintain proper occlusal clearance and proper contour to ensure longevity and patient comfort.

  • Communicate closely with your dental lab to optimize esthetic outcomes with Bio-Lucent (IPS e.max) veneers.

This practice ensures durable, highly esthetic, and functionally stable veneer restorations with IPS e.max materials.