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New Trends in Dental Restoration
With a significant increase in life expectancy and the number of natural teeth being preserved for as long as possible, the demand for dental restorations is becoming increasingly important. Although preventive dentistry is widely practiced, dental caries remains a common issue, leading to irreversible loss of tooth structure. Additionally, the rising incidence of tooth wear due to abrasion and friction contributes significantly to dental tissue loss.
Dental restoration not only aims to remove damaged dental tissue but also helps to restore shape and protect the remaining tooth structure. Nowadays, in addition to durability and protective properties, patients demand restorative materials with natural color harmony to ensure aesthetic appeal.
Impressive Properties of Lithium Disilicate Glass-Ceramic
First introduced in 2005, IPS e.max lithium disilicate glass-ceramic by Ivoclar quickly became one of the most popular dental restorative materials due to its combination of high mechanical strength, natural translucency, and ideal aesthetics. This material can be used in both traditional manufacturing processes (lost wax technique) and digital CAD/CAM workflows.
High Strength and Optimal Bonding Capability
IPS e.max lithium disilicate belongs to the glass-ceramic group and can be treated using acid etching to remove the glass phase and create a microporous surface. This process helps form a strong micromechanical bond with natural tooth structure, ensuring long-lasting clinical outcomes. As a result, this material is applicable not only for full-coverage crowns but also for partial restorations such as veneers, inlays, and onlays.
Minimally Invasive Restoration Solution
A key advantage of IPS e.max Press is its ability to create ultra-thin veneers as thin as 0.3 mm and crowns with wall thicknesses starting from 1 mm when adhesively cemented. This allows for maximum tooth preservation while still providing a durable and minimally invasive restoration solution.
Evidence-Based Material Selection
Each patient has unique oral health conditions and treatment needs; therefore, selecting restorative materials should be based on reliable clinical evidence. In reality, the number of clinical studies on dental materials is still relatively limited. However, with long-term follow-up data and sufficiently large sample sizes, studies on IPS e.max lithium disilicate have provided strong evidence to guide clinicians in selecting the most optimal restoration type and material.
Conclusion
The combination of high strength, exceptional aesthetics, and minimally invasive restoration capabilities has made IPS e.max Press and IPS e.max CAD the ideal solutions in modern dental restoration. With a solid foundation of clinical evidence, this material provides peace of mind for both clinicians and patients in restoring and protecting teeth effectively and sustainably.
