Materials tested | Code | Color-Batch no. | Classification | Manufacturer | Chemical content a (wt%) | Clinical Indications a |
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VITA Mark II | VIT | 2M2C-16,630 | Feldspathic glass-matrix ceramic | VITA Zahnfabrik, Germany | 56–64% SiO2, 20–23% Al2O3, 6–9% Na2O, 6–8% K2O | Veneers, inlays, onlays, anterior and posterior crowns. |
IPS Empress CAD | EMP | HT A2-N74772 | Leucite based glass-matrix ceramic | Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Liechtenstein | 64.9% SiO2, 16.25% Al2O3, 11.85% K2O, 5.37% Na2O, 1.56% CaO | Veneers, inlays, onlays, anterior and posterior crowns. |
IPS e.max CAD | MAX | HT A2-L02944 | Lithium disilicate based glass-matrix ceramic | Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Liechtenstein | 58–80% SiO2, 11–19% Li2O, 0–13% K2O, 0–8% ZrO2 0–5% Al2O3, | Veneers, inlays, onlays, anterior and posterior crowns, anterior and posterior implant abutments, three-unit bridges up to premolars. |
Lava Ultimate | ULT | A2 HT-N420014 | Resin Nanoceramic | 3 M ESPE, USA | 80% inorganic (69% SiO2, 31% ZrO2) 20% organic | Veneers, inlays, onlays. |
Vita Enamic | ENA | 2 M2 HT-59620 | Hybrid ceramic | VITA Zahnfabrik, Germany | 86% inorganic (58–63% SiO2, 20–23% Al2O3, 9–11% Na2O, 4–6% K2O, 0.1% ZrO2) 14% organic | Veneers, inlays, onlays, anterior and posterior crowns. |