For nearly 20 years, the name IPS Empress has been associated with the highest level of esthetics in the reproduction of natural tooth characteristics. With more than 37 million restorations fabricated with IPS Empress to date, the system has gained a reputation for producing long-lasting, natural-looking results and maintaining high quality standards.

Over the years, the IPS Empress System has been further developed keeping pace with the latest trends in cosmetic dentistry. As a result enhancements have been made to the material’s esthetics, function and processing properties.

In 2004, the system was further expanded and optimized with the introduction of IPS Empress Esthetic pressable ceramic. This was followed by the release of IPS Empress CAD in 2006, creating an opportunity for esthetic restorations to be milled chairside using CAD/CAM technology, and placed immediately.

IPS Empress Direct is the latest addition to the IPS Empress System. It provides dentists with the esthetics of a ceramic with the convenience of composite.