IPS e.max Ceram Art

Each smile a piece of art

The art of characterization

IPS e.max Ceram Art - the new way to bring ceramic surfaces to life with a vibrant, individual touch: This innovative line of universal stain, glaze and structure pastes transforms ceramic restorations into unique pieces of art. Whether restorations are monolithic, pressed or layered – IPS e.max Ceram Art combines shape, shade and texture with artistic precision and modern efficiency.

Your advantages at a glance

Self-levelling and self-wetting glaze pastes

  • Optimized wetting behaviour for uniform application without beading
  • Excellent surface coverage without running or pooling – thanks to exceptional viscosity
  • Uniform distribution – regardless of the restoration’s surface texture

Stable pasty texture during staining

  • No surprises: Staining layers stay exactly where they are placed, even after firing, and retain their shade
  • Reliable shading and precise detailing during characterization
  • No running – for precise staining with the desired effect

One-shot technique for more efficiency

  • Staining and glazing in only one firing cycle
  • Ideal for the wet-on-wet staining technique
  • Quick application of detailed characterizations in a single step
  • No running – controlled application

Phenomenal gingiva shades

Illusion Gingiva pastes enable the precise and realistic reproduction of gingival tissues, adapted to various phenotypes. The first-ever cadmium-free red shades with firing stability are based on an innovative formulation that lead to natural-looking esthetics – even in the gingival area.

Unique, form-stable structure pastes

  • Specially developed, stable consistency for shape stability during application and after firing
  • Efficient application of 3D effects and textures – without the need for an additional veneering step
  • For natural-looking dental and gingival surfaces

Ready-to-use pastes

  • Efficient, time-saving application with no mixing involved
  • Same consistency with every application
  • Easy to dispense and process

Versatile use

  • Suitable for monolithic, pressed or layered restorations
  • Optimally coordinated with the IPS e.max products and other ceramic materials from Ivoclar
  • Compatible with zirconium oxide, lithium disilicate and veneering ceramics in the CTE range of 9.4–17.5 × 10⁻⁶/K (25–500 °C)

Glaze. With ease.

IPS e.max Ceram Art Magic Glaze

With their exceptional shape-retaining consistency, the Glaze pastes offer excellent wetting and easy handling. They are ideally suited for the one-shot staining technique and can be used to enhance translucency, reduce shade intensity or mix additional shades. The result: a magic glaze.

The key. To the tooth shade.

IPS e.max Ceram Art Shade I IPS e.max Ceram Art Essence

Shade pastes are used to achieve depth effects and translucency. They allow for precise shade characterizations in the A–D and Bleach range. Highly pigmented Essence pastes support the design of individualized surface effects – ideal for adding fine details.

Staining. With depth. 

IPS e.max Ceram Art Illusion

Illusion pastes reliably reproduce the individual characteristics of teeth with controlled light effects and depth of colour. Through light reflection, absorption and subtle shade variations, they emphasize distinctive details and bring natural-looking effects to life. Thanks to their shape-retaining consistency, details can be placed precisely and effortlessly. Consistently impressive – even after firing.

Phenomenal. And phenotype-adaptive.

IPS e.max Ceram Art Illusion Gingiva

Illusion Gingiva pastes enable the precise and realistic reproduction of gingival tissues, adapted to various phenotypes. The first-ever cadmium-free red shades with firing stability are based on an innovative formulation that led to the patenting of a newly developed, intense red pigment. Natural-looking esthetics – even in the gingival area.

In best form. Always.

IPS e.max Ceram Art Structure

Impressive results thanks to unique shape-retaining consistency: Structure pastes can be sculpted with precision and retain their shape – both during application and after firing. They support the creation of stunning 3D effects and lifelike textures with depth – on both dental and gingival surfaces. And the glaze? It’s built in – no additional step required.

Impressive on its own.
Together they break new ground.

Our high-end lab scanner records the upper and lower jaw models in one single process: simultaneously and fully automatic. In this way, it speeds up your production significantly. 

  • One click starts entire workflow from scan to design
  • Two tables with auto detection of all accessories 
  • From start to finished 3D models in just 2 minutes

Two different zirconia discs with GT Technology that offer both excellent quality and impressive results.

  • The revolutionary material offers utmost flexibility
  • Suitable for all major applications and processing techniques
  • Continuous, seamless progression of translucency, shade and strength

PrograMill PM7 is a powerful milling machine that combines big data, material competence and software to produce high-precision dentures of the finest quality.

  • Innovative and user-friendly operation panel
  • Integrated ionizer and automatic self-cleaning with Active Air Suction
  • 8-position material changer for an uninterrupted process

The Programat S2 is our compact and lightweight sintering furnace that delivers very precise fit.

  • Modern design with large colour touch display for easy handling
  • Fast sintering and increased capacity with the Programat Dosto-Tray sintering table
  • Integrated speed sintering program for IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime

IPS e.max Ceram is the ceramic to veneer all substructures made of IPS e.max materials.

  • Optimum modelling properties for easy handling
  • One layering ceramic for both lithium-disilicate and zirconium oxide substructures
  • Consistent layering scheme

IPS e.max Ceram Art are universal stain, glaze, and structure pastes for the individual characterization of ceramic restorations.

  • Self-levelling and self-wetting glaze pastes for easy and efficient application
  • Stains stay exactly where they are placed, even after firing, and retain their shade
  • Ideal for the wet-on-wet staining technique

The smart specialist for high firing quality

  • Ideal maintenance and increased efficiency
  • High process reliability thanks to infrared technology
  • More efficient operation with modern design and user interface

ZirCAD Cement offers good handling and quick and easy clean-up for conventional cementation.

  • Effortless, cost-effective cementation of high-strength zirconia restorations
  • Thixotropic behaviour controls flow
  • Automix syringe for optimized one-step application and a reliable mixing ratio

Already tested.
For you.

Thomas Bartsch, MDT,
Germany

"It's a completely new type of material, and I was genuinely surprised. Although it behaves differently, it offers a significantly improved workflow and much better handling."

Maria Spanopoulou, DT,
Greece

"I am truly excited about this new product. It has the power to reshape the market, and I look forward to seeing us all work with it."

Mariano Maurizi, DTM,
Spain

"IPS e.max Ceram Art is a true time-saver in the lab. It enables predictable workflows and delivers highly precise results, even in esthetically demanding cases. It will make a real difference."

Dominique Vinci, DT, Switzerland

"I believe these materials will raise the quality of our daily work. They unlock new creativity and allow many young technicians to develop their skills with ease – opening the door to an impressive new world."

Creating a piece of art.
Step by step.

Produkt introduction

One-Shot Wet-on-wet technique / one-shot

Classic, individual staining technique

Structural technique (3D effect)

Your questions. Our answers.

Yes, IPS e.max Ceram Art can be used for all ceramic materials that are within the specified CTE range. IPS e.max Ceram Art pastes are compatible with ceramics in the CTE range of 9.4 - 17.5 x 10-6/K (25 - 500 °C).
Important: If IPS e.max Ceram Art is used for other ceramics, this is the responsibility of the user.

No. IPS e.max Ceram Art is not suitable for the staining and glazing of “blue” IPS e.max CAD restorations. After the Crystallization firing, IPS e.max Ceram Art may be used for the individual characterization and glazing.

Yes, the IPS e.max Ceram Art pastes can be mixed with each other.
Important: The red-coloured IPS e.max Ceram Art Illusion Gingiva intense-red is not intended for mixing with Gingiva shades.

Yes.
Important: The IPS e.max Ceram Art Structure and Structure Gingiva pastes must not be diluted with the IPS e.max Ceram Art Universal Liquid.

Yes: IPS e.max Ceram Art pastes can also be mixed with IPS e.max Ceram Art Magic Glaze pastes. This may be particularly helpful when staining large areas of the gingiva.
Important: If the IPS e.max Ceram Art Magic Glaze pastes are mixed with the IPS e.max Ceram Art pastes, they lose their shade saturation and become more translucent.

Yes, if firing is conducted in furnaces other than the Programat® furnaces from Ivoclar, the firing parameters must be adopted. However, the firing parameters can only serve as a guide, as each furnace type provides individual firing results. It is therefore recommended to conduct a test firing.

Yes, IPS Ivocolor Shade pastes and IPS Ivocolor Essence powders can be used together with the IPS e.max Ceram Art pastes.

For the conventional staining technique with IPS e.max Ceram Art Shade, Essence, Illusion and Illusion Gingiva, several Stain firing cycles can be conducted.
For the one-shot technique with IPS e.max Ceram Art Magic Glaze FLUO, a second Stain and Glaze firing may be conducted for corrective purposes.

Yes, a corrective firing can be conducted with the IPS e.max Ceram Add-On 690 °C, IPS Style Ceram Add-On 690 °C and IPS InLine Add-On 690 °C corrective materials.
Important: The firing temperature of the corrective material (Add-On) must not exceed the firing temperature of IPS e.max Ceram Art pastes.

Yes, a corrective firing can be conducted with the IPS e.max Ceram Art Structure paste (Structure firing).
Important: Only one single corrective firing may be conducted with IPS e.max Ceram Art Structure.

No. An additional Glaze firing is not necessary, as the IPS e.max Ceram Art Structure pastes are self-polishing by nature.
Note: If a stronger high gloss is required after the Structure firing, it can simply be achieved with OptraGloss® Extra Oral.

Yes, the fired IPS e.max Ceram Art Structure surface can be subsequently finished.
Note: The fired surface can subsequently be pre-polished and high-polished with OptraGloss® Extra Oral or glaze-fired at a temperature 20 °C lower than that of the Structure firing and a maximum holding time of one minute without glazing paste.