IPS e.max® celebrates 20th anniversary

The Ivoclar Group is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its IPS e.max family. Since its market launch in 2005, IPS e.max has revolutionised dentistry, setting new standards in quality, efficiency and aesthetics. With more than 230 million restorations* worldwide, IPS e.max has proven its clinical success and lasting impact on modern dentistry.

The IPS e.max family was introduced in 2005 with a range of different products, including the two high-strength lithium disilicate glass-ceramics IPS e.max Press and IPS e.max CAD; the zirconium oxide ceramic IPS e.max ZirCAD; and the fluorapatite veneering ceramic IPS e.max Ceram. This comprehensive solution has given dental technicians and dentists a high level of flexibility and aesthetics from day one. The all-ceramic materials have driven advancements in monolithic techniques for durable dental restorations, enabling minimally-invasive treatment approaches.

Lasting change in patient care

The innovative power of IPS e.max is especially evident in the advancement of minimally invasive dental treatments. While in the past extensive preparations were necessary, the high-strength materials of the IPS e.max range have enabled a more conservative approach.

Generally, more and more patients are looking for metal-free, highly aesthetic restorations that offer both functional reliability and natural appearance. With the IPS e.max product family, dental technicians and dentists have access to a wide range of solutions designed to meet these evolving demands.

Milestones in the evolution of IPS e.max

Over the past two decades, four flagship IPS e.max products have established themselves as key pillars of modern dentistry:

• IPS e.max Press: The proven lithium disilicate press ceramic for highly accurate, esthetically impressive restorations.
• IPS e.max CAD: The high-strength lithium disilicate glass-ceramic for the CAD/CAM production of restorations with highly aesthetic characteristics.
• IPS e.max ZirCAD: Innovative zirconia that, thanks to GT technology, combine high strength with exceptional aesthetics.
• IPS e.max Ceram: A veneering ceramic suitable for both lithium disilicate and zirconium oxide, offering natural light dynamics and excellent shade effects.

Future developments of IPS e.max

Future developments of IPS e.max will focus on enhancing efficiency and aesthetics even further. New material generations and digital workflows will help dentists and dental technicians to achieve outstanding results with even less effort. Following the mission "All ceramic. All you need", Ivoclar will continue to drive innovation in all-ceramics and build on the success of the IPS e.max family.

For further information on the IPS e.max family, please visit: https://www.ivoclar.com/de_li/landing-pages/20-jahre-ips-e.max