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Review
. 2018 Apr;34(4):238-242.
doi: 10.1016/j.kjms.2018.01.012. Epub 2018 Feb 9.

The science and application of IPS e.Max dental ceramic

Alec Willard  1 , Tien-Min Gabriel Chu  2
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Review

The science and application of IPS e.Max dental ceramic

Alec Willard et al. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2018 Apr.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to report the state of current literature and recommendations for the lithium disilicate glass-ceramic IPS e.Max. The materials science, mechanical and optical properties were reviewed. Additionally an assessment was conducted of current implementation recommendations and clinical outcomes. This paper provides a brief historical overview, summary of the findings the findings of current literature, and clinical recommendation for the use of IPS e.Max CAD in dental applications.

Keywords: Computer-aided design; Lithium disilicate; Review.

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