IPS e.max ZirCAD LT 16 mm

Description

IPS e.max ZirCAD LT is a low-translucency, pre-sintered zirconia for the fabrication of durable all-ceramic restorations and frameworks. The material offers high mechanical strength and is particularly suitable for constructions where stability, masking ability and a broad range of indications are prioritised.

Product facts

• Size: 98.5 × 16 mm
• Type: Low-translucency high-strength zirconia
• Design: Homogeneous material without multilayer gradation
• Material: Yttria-stabilised zirconium oxide
• Material class: High-strength 3Y-TZP zirconia
• Flexural strength: Approximately 1,200 MPa
• Translucency level: LT, Low Translucency
• Applications: Anterior and posterior restorations
• Indications: Crowns, bridges, frameworks and implant-supported constructions
• Restoration options: Monolithic, cut-back or ceramic-veneered
• Processing: Milling in the pre-sintered state followed by sintering

Benefits

The high flexural strength provides reliable stability even in extensive constructions and multi-unit bridges. Its lower translucency helps mask discoloured preparations, metal components and implant-supported substructures, while the material can be individually characterised to achieve a natural aesthetic result.

Shade and aesthetics

The lower translucency of the LT material provides a more masking optical effect than more translucent zirconia variants. This makes it suitable when the underlying structure needs to be concealed or when a controlled base shade is required. The restoration can be completed by staining and glazing or veneered with a compatible ceramic.

Applications

Suitable for single crowns, multi-unit bridges and extensive all-ceramic constructions in both anterior and posterior regions. The material can also be used for frameworks, implant-supported restorations and other constructions where high mechanical strength is important.

Processing

The material is supplied in a pre-sintered state and is milled in a compatible dental CAD/CAM system. Unshaded constructions can be individually coloured before sintering with IPS e.max ZirCAD Colouring Liquids. After sintering, the restoration can be polished, stained and glazed or veneered with a compatible zirconia veneering ceramic.