Antalya Glass Ceramic (Emax) Crown

In modern dentistry, there are many options for aesthetic and functional restorations. Glass ceramic crowns (Emax crown), one of the prominent among these options, is a metal-free solution made of lithium disilicate glass-ceramic material used in aesthetic dental restorations. You can apply for Antalya glass ceramic crown treatment in order to restore the aesthetic appearance of the teeth and increase durability.

What is Glass Ceramic Crown?

Glass ceramic (Emax) crown, a European technology for the production of ceramic crowns, is one of the most valid aesthetic dental solutions in the world. The E-Max methodology is based on replacing traditional metal frames with glass-ceramic-lithium disilicate material, creating a structure with similar durability compared to cobalt-chromium. This special material attracts attention with its aesthetic features and offers a very similar appearance to natural teeth when viewed from the outside.

Features and Advantages of Glass Ceramic Crowns

Safety and Biocompatible Materials

The Emax material is white and can be easily adapted to any colour according to the VITA scale. The absence of metal means that it does not require an opaque frame, which results in more aesthetic results than metal-ceramic crowns. In addition, it does not contain substances that can oxidise in the oral cavity or cause allergic reactions, thus increasing its biocompatibility.

Accuracy and Comfort

Emax glass ceramic crowns are produced based on digital 3D models created on a computer. In this way, anatomical accuracy is ensured and there is no gap in the tooth tissues. After the crown is placed on the tooth, it adapts aesthetically to the mouth and offers a natural feeling.

Superior Durability

Emax ceramics are based on lithium disilicate and have high strength. With this feature, a durability of up to 15 years, one of the highest standards in dentistry, is ensured.

Production Methods of Emax Crowns

Pressing Method: The IPS E.max Press system is pressed under high pressure and temperature using special equipment according to a pre-formed model. The glass ceramics manufactured by this method have a non-porous structure due to the change in the crystal lattice of the ceramic mass and are highly resistant to the aggressive environment of the oral cavity.

Milling Method: The IPS E.max CAD/CAM system is machined on a milling machine according to a digital 3D model. Since the human factor is eliminated in this fully automated production process, the best values in terms of accuracy and strength are achieved.

How is Glass Ceramic Crown (Emax) Treatment Performed?

The treatment process begins with a detailed examination of the patient's tooth structure and determination of its suitability. After the cutting process performed under local anaesthesia (in cases where treatment is required, the teeth are reduced by an average of 1-1.5 mm) and impression taking, a temporary crown is applied to ensure the patient's comfort.

In the first stage, the dentist completes the necessary preparations and places the temporary crowns. In the second stage, the teeth are rehearsed and necessary corrections are made. This stage can be skipped for patients with time constraints. After the rehearsal, controls are carried out and anatomical, biological harmony and functional integrity are examined.

Emax glass ceramic crowns are produced based on digital 3D models, which ensures the highest level of accuracy and strength.

Crown application is not possible without tooth reduction. However, glass ceramic (emax crown) crowns can be minimally reduced. After the teeth are reduced, the measurements taken are sent to the laboratory.

While glass ceramic (emax) crowns are made in the laboratory, temporary teeth are given to the patient and daily chewing functions and aesthetics are preserved with them. The emax crowns produced in the laboratory are placed in the mouth using special adhesives after the controls and adaptations made in the mouth. In this way, problems in the patient's tooth structure are successfully treated using emax.

For whom is a glass ceramic crown a suitable treatment?

Emax dental crown treatment offers a solution to people who experience wear and tear on the front teeth, damage to the premolars, excessive tooth spacing and discolouration problems. With this method, it is aimed for patients to have aesthetic smiles and smooth teeth. Emax tooth coating provides the most effective results especially in aesthetic concerns in the front incisors. It is also an aesthetic dentistry treatment recommended for teeth with problems such as discolouration, enamel defects, abrasion, deformation or malposition.