E-Max/Empress Porcelain

E-Max/Empress Porcelain are the most preferred aesthetic restorations during dental veneers and laminate applications in recent years. E-max/empress porcelain are veneers that are reinforced with glass-based ceramic, do not contain metal and differ from other types of veneers in terms of their structure. It is a periodontally healthy application and is healthier compared to other types of veneers.Since it closes the gaps between the teeth and corrects misalignments, it reshapes the teeth and provides a more aesthetic appearance. In addition to the deformations in the teeth, color changes can also be corrected with this application, making the teeth whiter. After e-max and empress porcelain veneers, patients have a younger appearance and a dynamic smile.

What is E-Max?

E-max porcelain is used in the sense of maximum aesthetics. It is the best porcelain veneer material today. Compared to zirconium and metal veneers, it is more sensitive. Therefore, it is not correct to apply it to every area in the mouth. With the guidance of the dentist, it is preferred in the appropriate area in patients with aesthetic concerns. In cases where both an aesthetic appearance and high durability are expected, porcelain veneers are made with e-max. Patients who perform oral care regularly can use e-max porcelain veneers for many years without any problems. Visiting the doctor in 6-month periods increases the lifespan of their teeth even more.

What is the E-Max Method?

The biggest reason for using the E-max technique is that no metal is used during the application. Therefore, it is a preferred method for patients who are allergic to metal.Since the material used is transparent and close to natural in color due to its structure, an artificial appearance does not occur as in other coating methods. In addition, the surface of e-max porcelain is very resistant to stains and plaque formation. Precise work is required during the e-max method. Developing technology is used in the stages of taking measurements and creating the tooth shape.

In Which Situations Is E-Max Porcelain Preferred and Which Teeth Is Not Applicable?

People who are applied e-max porcelain are people who want their teeth, mostly the front teeth, to have a more aesthetic appearance. E-max porcelain veneers can be applied to teeth that are deformed and disturb the patient due to their alignment. However, it is not correct to apply it to all teeth in the mouth. E-max porcelain veneers are not preferred in patients with long tooth gaps. In addition, e-max porcelain veneers are not applied on the back grinder teeth, as durability is more prioritized when choosing the coating material. Since it is a preferred material for patients with aesthetic concerns, it is preferred for the coating of the front incisors.

What is Empress Porcelain?

Empress porcelain is a porcelain coating applied by placing glass ceramic on ceramic without the use of metal materials. Reinforcement by placing glass ceramic on ceramic has further increased the durability level of empress porcelain veneers. It is preferred for use on teeth in the anterior regions to provide superior light transmission and natural appearance. Empress porcelain application is preferred in prosthesis and laminate procedures. It is a type of coating used to make teeth look better aesthetically. With the production of E-max porcelain teeth, empress porcelain veneers have become less preferred.

It is a procedure that provides aesthetically successful results in patients who have problems with their front teeth. In addition, empress porcelain veneers can be preferred for molars, which are applied with less force than the front teeth. E-max/empress porcelain veneers are suitable for age-related tooth discoloration, teeth that have undergone root canal treatment and teeth that have been opened between teeth. In order to understand that the patient needs empress porcelain veneers, it should be checked whether the front teeth need correction. Empress porcelain veneers can be applied to patients who need correction in their teeth.

What is E-Max & Empress Coating?

E-max and empress porcelain veneers are advanced veneer types with reinforced porcelain in their infrastructure. It is the name given to the coating obtained from porcelain reinforced as a complete block without metal or zirconium infrastructure. They are preferred applications in smile aesthetics. The most important point of smile aesthetics is the patient’s front group teeth. E-max and empress porcelain veneers are preferred for single tooth veneers or short bridge applications to be made to missing teeth, veneers to be made to teeth that have lost enough material to prevent lamina application.

In Which Situations is E-Max/Empress Porcelain Veneer Preferred?

Situations where E-max coating is preferred are given below:

• It can be preferred to make yellowed teeth look whiter. Since they are transparent and resistant to breakage and bending, they can be preferred for veneers made for patients who want whiter teeth.
• It is a veneer used to restore the structure and shape of the curved teeth in the anterior region. It provides successful results in smile aesthetics applied to the front area.
• Since the teeth that have undergone root canal treatment are more fragile, they are made both stronger and more aesthetic after e-max coating is applied to these teeth.
• Patients whose teeth are broken after extensive tooth decay or trauma can get rid of the bad appearance of their teeth with e-max veneers.

What are the Advantages of E-Max & Empress Coating?

The pros of e-max and empress coating are as follows:

• Their light transmittance is quite good. For this reason, they create an image close to natural teeth and produce an aesthetically satisfying result.
• Its outer structure is slippery and smooth. Due to its slippery surface, tartar formation is highly prevented. Therefore, gum diseases are less likely to occur.
• Since the substances in its content are compatible with the tooth, the coating does not cause any harm to the tooth structure.
• It is a type of coating with more color options and therefore a natural appearance can be captured more easily.
• There is no gray or purple discoloration at the gum level.
• Compared to zirconium and metal-based veneers, the rate of tooth wear is less.
• These are veneers that have sufficient resistance to chewing force. After the e-max coating made with lithium disilicate, there is no problem during chewing.
• No allergic reaction occurs after the application.
• Materials with low hot and cold conductivity.

What are the Differences between E-Max, Empress and Zirconium Veneers?

What you need to know to differentiate between e-max, empress and zirconium coatings is explained below:

• Their common feature is that they are coating types that use porcelain instead of metal in their infrastructure.
• In terms of aesthetics, e-max and empress veneers provide more aesthetic results than zirconium veneers.
• When the patient has an aesthetic problem in the front teeth, empress porcelain veneers are preferred first.
• Zirconium and e-max veneers are primarily used for veneers of the posterior group of teeth. This is because they are structurally strong veneers.
• Zirconium veneers stand out with their combination of both durability and aesthetics, while empress veneers are aesthetically preferred veneers.
• Empress veneers are more fragile than zirconium veneers. For this reason, they are not preferred in areas where the chewing function is used more intensively.
• E-max/empress porcelain and zirconium veneers have the common feature of being compatible with body tissues. They do not cause any harm to the patient in terms of health.