E-max Veneers

What are E-max Crowns?

E-max crowns are advanced dental restorations made from lithium disilicate, a high-strength ceramic material that combines exceptional durability with outstanding aesthetics. These innovative crowns are known for their remarkable translucency that mimics natural tooth enamel, creating restorations that are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. E-max is a metal-free option that eliminates concerns about metal allergies or the appearance of dark lines at the gumline over time. Their thin yet strong structure requires minimal tooth reduction, preserving more of your natural tooth while still providing excellent strength and longevity.

E-max Crown Procedure

The E-max crown procedure typically requires two appointments. At your first visit, we carefully prepare the tooth by removing a minimal amount of the tooth structure to accommodate the crown. Because E-max crowns can be made thinner than traditional options, we can preserve more of your natural tooth. We then take precise digital impressions using our advanced scanning technology, which eliminates the discomfort associated with traditional impression materials while ensuring exceptional accuracy. A temporary crown is placed to protect your tooth while our master ceramists craft your custom E-max restoration in our laboratory.

During your second appointment, we remove the temporary crown and carefully check your new E-max crown for proper fit, bite alignment, and aesthetic appearance. Once both you and your dentist are satisfied with the result, the crown is permanently bonded to your tooth using a strong dental adhesive. The unique properties of E-max material allow for excellent bonding to tooth structure, creating a durable and long-lasting restoration that blends seamlessly with your smile.

Benefits of E-max Crowns

E-max crowns provide exceptional aesthetics with their natural translucency and ability to reflect light similar to natural teeth, creating a lifelike appearance.

Despite their thin structure, E-max crowns offer impressive strength and durability, with the ability to withstand normal chewing forces while being less prone to chipping than some other all-ceramic options.

The metal-free composition of E-max crowns makes them an excellent choice for patients with metal sensitivities and eliminates concerns about dark margins appearing at the gumline over time.

E-max's biocompatibility promotes healthy gum tissue around the crown, and its smooth surface resists plaque accumulation, contributing to better long-term oral health.

Why Choose E-max Crowns?

E-max crowns offer superior aesthetics, particularly for front teeth, with their remarkable translucency and natural light reflection that creates a truly lifelike appearance.

The thin yet strong structure of E-max crowns allows for more conservative tooth preparation, preserving more of your natural tooth structure while still providing excellent durability.

E-max crowns are versatile and can be used for a wide range of applications, from single anterior crowns to bridges and even veneers, providing consistent aesthetic results throughout your mouth.

With proper care, E-max crowns demonstrate excellent longevity, maintaining their aesthetic appearance and functional integrity for many years.

E-max vs. Other Crown Options

E-max crowns differ from other options in several important ways. Unlike traditional porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, E-max crowns are entirely metal-free, eliminating the potential for dark margins at the gumline and providing superior translucency. Compared to zirconium crowns, E-max offers enhanced aesthetic properties, making them particularly ideal for front teeth where appearance is paramount. While zirconium may provide slightly higher strength for back teeth, E-max offers an excellent balance of strength and beauty for most applications. The unique lithium disilicate material used in E-max crowns can be made thinner than many other options while maintaining impressive strength, allowing for more conservative tooth preparation that preserves your natural tooth structure.