Pressed ceramics have been trusted in dentistry for decades, and their popularity continues to grow. While digital milling is widely used, the pressing technique still offers unique advantages—especially for restorations requiring exceptional aesthetics and strength.
1. What Is the Pressing Method?
The pressing method uses ceramic ingots that are heated and pressed into molds, creating highly accurate restorations. At Karen Dental Laboratories, we use the Programat EP3000 furnace to ensure maximum precision.
2. Ideal for High-Aesthetic Cases
Pressed ceramics, such as IPS Empress and IPS e.max, provide remarkable translucency and natural optical properties. This makes them an excellent choice for veneers, anterior crowns, inlays, onlays, and small bridges.
3. Superior Marginal Accuracy
The pressing technique creates dense, compact restorations with excellent marginal adaptation. The precise fit reduces adjustments and ensures long-term stability.
4. Strength and Longevity
Lithium disilicate pressed restorations offer high flexural strength while maintaining an aesthetic appearance. This combination makes them suitable for both anterior and selected posterior restorations.
5. Compatibility With Modern Ceramics
The Programat EP3000 pressing furnace is calibrated to work with the industry’s leading ceramic systems. This ensures predictable, repeatable outcomes for every case.
6. The Technician’s Artistic Touch
Pressed ceramics provide a strong foundation for layering, staining, and glazing. Skilled technicians can achieve natural aesthetics that mimic the complexity of real enamel.
Pressed ceramic restorations remain a trusted solution for clinicians who demand both durability and beauty. With advanced equipment and highly trained technicians, Karen Dental Laboratories continues to produce restorations that meet the highest standards of aesthetic dentistry.
