What are Glass Ceramic and Emax restorations?
They are lithium-disilicate restorations valued for natural translucency, lifelike appearance and conservative aesthetic dentistry.
Which restorations can be made with Emax?
Emax can be used for veneers, crowns, inlays and onlays when the clinical indication, preparation and functional requirements are appropriate.
What is the difference between Emax Press and Emax CAD?
Emax Press is heat-pressed from a wax pattern, while Emax CAD is digitally designed and milled before crystallization and finishing.
When is an Emax veneer appropriate?
It may be considered for aesthetic correction of shape, shade, proportion or minor alignment when suitable enamel and preparation are present.
Can Emax be used for posterior crowns?
Emax may suit selected posterior single crowns when clearance, preparation, bonding conditions and occlusal forces support the indication.
What case information should be supplied?
Provide the prescription, scan or impression, opposing arch, bite record, shade, photographs and characterization requests.
How are Emax restorations shade-matched?
Technicians use the prescribed shade and photographs to manage ceramic selection, translucency, staining, glazing and texture.
How do I choose between Emax Press and Emax CAD?
The choice depends on indication, preparation, desired characterization and workflow. Labodentx can review the case and recommend an option.