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Lithium Disilicate (eMax) Crowns & Veneers
Pressed to Perfection

CIT Dental Lab fabricates pressed lithium disilicate commonly known as eMax restorations for dental practices throughout the Eastern United States who demand the highest optical quality in anterior crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays. Unlike milled ceramics, pressable lithium disilicate is formed under controlled heat and pressure, producing a dense, void-free microstructure with superior translucency, exceptional marginal accuracy, and a surface finish that closely mirrors the optical properties of natural enamel. If you want the best-looking ceramic crown or veneer available, lithium disilicate is the material. Free 2-way shipping. 8-day in-lab turnaround.

Description

Why Pressed Ceramic Looks Better Than Milled

The pressing process compacts lithium disilicate crystals uniformly under heat and pressure, producing fewer internal voids and a more consistent microstructure than CAD/CAM milling can achieve from a pre-manufactured block. The result is superior light transmission, more natural optical depth, and a surface quality that can be polished or glazed to a truly enamel-like finish. For anterior cases where the crown must genuinely look like a tooth not just a white tooth-shaped object pressable lithium disilicate is the material of choice among discerning clinicians.

Clinical Indications and Specifications

Indications

  • Anterior crowns: Maximum esthetic result; natural translucency and optical depth
  • Veneers: Pressable to ultra-thin dimensions; conservative preparation required (~0.5mm)
  • Inlays and onlays: Conservative posterior restorations preserving natural tooth structure
  • Esthetic zone premolars: Where optical quality is visible in the patient's smile
  • Flexural strength: ~400 MPa stronger than traditional feldspathic porcelain but less than zirconia
  • Cementation: Fully bondable excellent adhesion to all resin cement systems
  • Minimum reduction: ~1.5mm for crowns; ~0.5mm for veneers
  • Compatible with: Digital scan submissions + conventional PVS/alginate workflows

Shade and Stain Characterization

CIT technicians press and characterize every lithium disilicate restoration by hand, applying surface stains and glaze to achieve the precise shade, value, chroma, and incisal translucency specified on your prescription. For complex cases, digital shade photography submitted alongside the case allows our technicians to match subtle characterization details of the adjacent natural teeth.

Our Customers

"CIT has become a dependable partner for our practice. Their crown and bridge work consistently demonstrates excellent fit, natural-looking esthetics, and close attention to the details provided in our prescriptions. Just as importantly, their team is responsive and easy to work with whenever a case requires additional planning"
Donaldson DDS
""What stands out about Commander In Teeth is the level of personal service they provide. From submitting digital scans to discussing more complicated restorative cases, communication is always clear and professional. We feel confident knowing that their technicians understand both the clinical and esthetic demands of each case."
B yong, D.M.D.
"We have trusted CIT with a wide range of cases, including implants, removables, and everyday restorative work. The quality is consistent, the team is accessible, and they make a genuine effort to help us achieve the best possible result for every patient. CIT feels less like an outside laboratory and more like an extension of our practice."
Michael Melkers

Frequently Asked Questions

Lithium disilicate (eMax) offers superior translucency and a more naturally optical appearance ideal when maximum esthetic quality is the priority for a highly visible anterior tooth. Zirconia (particularly ultra-translucent grade) offers greater strength (~600–800 MPa vs. eMax's ~400 MPa) while still achieving a high-esthetic result. For low-risk patients without parafunctional habits, eMax is often the preferred anterior choice. For patients with mild bruxism or greater functional demands, ultra-translucent zirconia provides added durability.
CIT can press lithium disilicate veneers to approximately 0.5mm or thinner depending on case requirements and preparation design. Discuss your specific reduction amount and preparation design with our lab team when submitting the case to ensure optimal press thickness for the clinical scenario.
Yes, though case selection matters. Lithium disilicate is an excellent choice for premolar crowns, posterior inlays, and posterior onlays where reduction is conservative. For second molar crowns particularly in patients with bruxism or heavy occlusal function higher-strength zirconia is generally preferred over lithium disilicate.
Yes. All CIT orders include free 2-way shipping no additional shipping charge for any lithium disilicate or eMax case.
Yes CIT accepts digital files from 3Shape Trios, iTero, Primescan, Medit i500, Carestream, Dexis IS, Ori, and NeoScan. Digital submissions begin production immediately upon file receipt.

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