The proven IPS Empress 2 pressed ceramic is a lithium disilicate glass-ceramic suitable for the fabrication of crowns and bridges for the anterior and premolar region due to its increased strength. IPS Empress 2 frameworks are layered with specifically formulated low-fusing porcelain which result in more natural-looking restorations and are a viable alternative for replacing missing tooth structure. Additionally, it allows all dental professionals and their patients to enjoy ideal esthetics wile re-establishing form and function.
Advantages / Benefits
- Fluorapatite glass ceramic mimics natural translucency, brightness and shade providing life-like esthetics
- High strength lithium disilicate framework ensures clinical reliability
- Higher flexural strength
- Metal-free for outstanding esthetics
- Wear compatability
- Excellent margin adaptation
Indications
- Full-coverage crowns and bridges
- Three-unit bridges with one pontic, up to the second premolar as the distal abutment
Cementation
- IPS Empress 2 can be cemented both adhesively (Variolink II, Multilink) or conventionally (with Vivaglass CEM)
Shade Selection
- The shade is determined on the cleaned, unprepared, or adjacent tooth with the help of the Chromascope or Vita (classic) shade guides. To maximize esthetics with Empress it is important to also select the prepped tooth colour.
Preparation Guidelines
- It is important to properly design the margin with a circular shoulder or chamfer preparation and rounded inner aspects. Transitions with sharp angles and feather edge margins should be avoided.
Please view the clinical guide for more information