Your Bridge to the Esthetical Revolution. THE LAYERING TECHNIQUE The new IPS Empress 2 system consists of two new and distinctly different ceramic materials. The framework is pressed from a strong and fracture resistant material composed of lithium disilicate. The layering sintered glass ceramic material contains flourapatite crystals similar to the needle-like apatite crystals found in the natural tooth. IPS Empress 2 is three times the strength and toughness of the original IPS Empress and is indicated for - Three unit bridges with one pontic with the second premolar as the most distal abutment. - Single crowns in the entire arch. THE STAINING TECHNIQUE The original IPS Empress system belonging to the Lucite glass ceramic family and clinically tested for over ten years continues to be indicated for - - Inlays, Onlays, Laminate Veneers. - Single Crowns (Posteriors) THE COSMO POST The IPS Empress Cosmo post and Cosmo ingot for the Metal free core build-up down to the tip of the root. With the zircon Cosmo post and the matching Cosmo ingot, Your restorations on non vital roots will be highly esthetic. These posts brighten the shade of the teeth and prevent greyish gingival margins. AVAILABLE IN CHROMASCOP AND VITA SHADES Case selection preparation requirements, cementations techniques and technical reports available on request.