title: In vitro evaluation of a glass-ceramic restorative material.
abstract: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinically relevant properties of the recently introduced ceramic material IPS Empress, which is marketed for all-ceramic restorations. The following parameters were investigated: three- and four-point bending strength, bi-axial flexure strength, compressive and diametral tensile strength, compressive strength and marginal fit of full crowns. The results show that this material is a highly developed glass-ceramic with physical properties making this dental material well suitable for adhesively luted restorations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Tübingen, Germany.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pröbster
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Geis-Gerstorfer
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kirchner
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kanjantra
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry; D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000737:chemistry*; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003442:Crowns; D001840:Dental Bonding; D018772:Dental Marginal Adaptation; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D004548:Elasticity; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006244:Hardness; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D018583:Pliability; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D000538:Aluminum Silicates; C075815:IPS-Empress ceramic; D003776:Dental Porcelain