title: Technique for realistic anterior crowns using the IPS Empress porcelain system.
abstract: In dentistry, the concept of realism can be applied to the creation of an artificial prosthesis that is not perfect, but real. If prosthesis are made to a flawless perfection, they will appear artificial. Ultimately, the clinician and ceramist should strive for realism. The IPS Empress System (Ivoclar Williams, Amherst, NY) is an all-ceramic restorative alternative utilizing a pressable leucite-reinforced glass ceramic for a variety of indications (e.g., crowns, inlays/onlays, veneers). The resulting tooth-colored and metal-free restorations combine strength and aesthetics approaching those of natural teeth. This article describes the technique and procedures required to achieve realistic anterior crowns with this all-ceramic system.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ahmad
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D002484:Cementation / Q000379:methods; D003442:Crowns; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting / Q000379:methods; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; C075815:IPS-Empress ceramic; D003776:Dental Porcelain