All-Ceramic Dental Crowns Greenbelt

We Use Quality Materials for Dental Crowns

Empress is a type of porcelain made from leucite glass ceramic, and it is highly regarded as the most aesthetic dental material available today because it practically "disappears" into every patient’s smile. Empress glass ceramics are an excellent option for restoring damaged front teeth, in which case, aesthetics are crucial. Thanks to its high translucency, Empress glass ceramics are can blend into any smile seamlessly. However, they are not as strong as zirconia or Emax restorations, which is why they are used solely for the anterior (front) teeth where strength is not as important as it is for the posterior (back) teeth.

Another material we use is called Emax, which is a glass ceramic that is made from monolithic lithium disilicate. It is regarded as being the "happy medium" between zirconia and Empress. Of the materials we have mentioned, zirconia is the strongest but also the least aesthetic, Empress is the most aesthetic but also the weakest, and Emax is a fantastic option when looking for both high aesthetics and reliable durability. It is mainly used to restore the front teeth but depending on a patient’s unique smile line and biting strength, Emax can often be used for the posterior teeth as well.