IPS e.max Crowns & Veneers
IPS e.max Press crowns, veneers as thin as 0.3 mm, inlays and onlays, pressed in house at our Brooklyn dental lab.
Four Types of IPS e.max Restorations
We press every e.max restoration from IPS e.max Press ingots; we don't mill e.max. Choose full contour for most crowns, layered for anterior characterization, thin veneers, or inlays and onlays to keep tooth structure.
Monolithic crowns pressed from IPS e.max Press ingots, with natural translucency and no layered porcelain to chip. For dark preparations we press with HO ingots.
- Anterior crowns and premolars with at least 1 mm of room
- Implant crowns on a titanium base
- Inside etched before shipping unless the Rx says unetched
Pressed IPS e.max veneers from 0.3 mm thin. For planning, we make a wax-up, a mock-up and a reduction guide on request.
- Minimal-prep cosmetic cases
- Bonded with adhesive resin cement
- Zirconia veneers also available
An IPS e.max core layered with porcelain for incisal effects and characterization, for anterior cases where esthetics come first.
- Central incisors and high-demand anterior cases
- Incisal translucency and internal effects
- Send shade photos and the stump shade with the case
Pressed IPS e.max inlays, onlays and occlusal onlays (table tops), for partial coverage that keeps healthy tooth structure.
- At least 1 mm of ceramic
- Bonded with adhesive resin cement
- A conservative alternative to a full crown
We Build IPS e.max Restorations That Look Natural
Designed for clean margins and natural translucency.
Translucency
Natural Light Transmission
Lithium disilicate is a glass-ceramic, so light passes through it much as it does through enamel. That is why e.max leads for veneers and anterior crowns that sit next to natural teeth.
Precision Fit
Digitally Designed Margins
Our technicians design each restoration in CAD/CAM software: they mark the margin and set contacts and occlusion before pressing. Ask, and we send the design for your review first.
Versatility
From Veneers to Implant Crowns
Veneers, anterior and premolar crowns, inlays, onlays, table tops and implant crowns on a titanium base, all pressed in one material. For molars, heavy bites and bruxism, we recommend zirconia.
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New York City
IPS e.max for New York Practices
We press IPS e.max in house for crowns, veneers as thin as 0.3 mm, inlays and onlays. Turnaround is from 5 business days; rush is decided case by case.
Our drivers pick up and deliver cases free every business day in all five boroughs and 13 counties of northern New Jersey (Pickup and Delivery). Practices elsewhere can print a free UPS label.
We accept STL and PLY scans from all major intraoral scanners. Every case is made in our 7,000 sq. ft. Brooklyn lab by more than 35 technicians, with no outsourcing. More on our New York dental lab page.
Guides for Dentists
Learn More About IPS e.max
E.max vs. Zirconia vs. Feldspathic Veneers
Survival, minimum thickness, masking and bonding for veneers in 2026.
E.max Press vs. E.max CAD
Strength, fit, thinnest veneers and a case-by-case prescribing guide.
Shade Photos and Stump Shade
What the lab needs to match shade on translucent ceramics.
IPS e.max FAQ
Common Questions About IPS e.max Restorations
What is IPS e.max made of?
IPS e.max is lithium disilicate, a glass-ceramic made by Ivoclar. We press it from IPS e.max Press ingots, rated by Ivoclar at 470 MPa.
Do you press or mill IPS e.max?
We press it. Every e.max crown, veneer, inlay and onlay we make is pressed from IPS e.max Press ingots. Press goes thinner for veneers (0.3 mm against 0.4 mm for e.max CAD), and published reviews find no consistent difference in crown fit. More in our Press vs. CAD guide.
When should I choose e.max over zirconia?
Choose e.max when esthetics lead: veneers, anterior crowns, inlays, onlays and premolars with room for at least 1 mm of ceramic. Choose zirconia when strength or space leads: molars, bruxism, less than 1 mm of occlusal room and long bridges. Our zirconia vs. e.max guide has a table by case type.
Do you accept digital impressions for e.max cases?
Yes. We accept STL and PLY files from all major intraoral scanners; Submit Digital Case shows how to connect yours. Physical impressions and models work too: we pour and scan them in our lab.
Is IPS e.max suitable for posterior crowns?
For premolars, yes, with at least 1 mm of ceramic; below 1.5 mm Ivoclar requires adhesive cementation. For molars, heavy bites and bruxism, we recommend solid zirconia.
How do you ensure shade accuracy?
Send the shade with the Rx, plus the stump shade for every anterior all-ceramic crown. Shade photos can be emailed, we accept spectrophotometer data, and custom shade matching with the patient at our lab is available. For dark preparations we press with HO ingots.
Do you etch e.max crowns before shipping?
Yes, we etch the inside of every e.max crown. If you prefer to etch chairside, write "unetched" on the Rx.
Is IPS e.max covered by warranty?
Yes, up to 7 years on final e.max restorations, and coverage does not depend on your cement or bonding protocol. It covers a shade mismatch, and if a restoration can be corrected for bite or contacts, we correct it rather than remake it. Bruxers are covered when they wear a night guard. Details on Policies & Warranties.
