IPS Empress is a Leucite reinforced all-ceramic material that utilizes pressing of a softened ceramic ingot. 
The layeringtechnique is utilized to fabricate full crowns and the shading technique is utilized on inlays, onlays and veneers.

IPS Empress has enamel-like wear characteristics and is kind to opposing natural dentition. There is no metal or inner core so light is allowed to transmit through the restoration just as it does natural dentition. 
IPS Empress, with its revolutionary working  technique, opens new horizons in the fabrication of true-to-nature restorations.

The crystal formation enables optimal light reflection that closely emulates that of natural dentition. The opalescence exhibits chameleon properties, allowing placement of supragingival margins that blend into the surrounding tooth structure.

IPS Empress must be bonded as it gains it' s strength through bonding. Also, bonding must be complete prior to checking the occlusion to eliminate fracturing the restoration.