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IPS e.max Zirconia, the latest addition to the IPS e.max family from Ivoclar, is redefining the possibilities for all-ceramic restorations. From the very beginning, Ivoclar involved customers from around the world in the development of the new product, placing their needs for versatility, aesthetics, efficiency and reliability at the heart of the material’s design.
Never before has a zirconium oxide material offered such a wide range of possibilities. Advanced GTx technology redefines aesthetics: An optimised gradient profile delivers lifelike light dynamics, while advances in shading technology ensure maximum shade accuracy – from chairside shade selection through to the final result. IPS e.max Zirconia covers the full spectrum of all-ceramic applications, from thin veneers to wide-span bridges – reducing inventory requirements. The material’s improved microstructure enhances its milling and sintering performance.
The new 4Y-PSZ / 5Y-PSZ powder combination significantly reduces sintering times:
• 58 minutes for restoration up to three-unit bridges
• 2 hours and 57 minutes for larger cases up to full arch restorations.
Together with the material’s high accuracy of fit and shade, this boosts lab efficiency while ensuring reliable, aesthetic outcomes for patients.
