With IPS Empress, Dr. Michel can make your dreams come true. Whether it’s changing the size, color, shape or overall look of your teeth and smile, IPS Empress comfortably and confidently replaces missing or damaged teeth and eliminates dark fillings or black shadowing around old crowns.

IPS Empress is a metal-free restorative material that has been used in dentistry for over 15 years, backed by scientific studies confirming it’s long-term clinical and cosmetic success.

What’s the best proof?

Proof is the thousands of sat­isfied patients worldwide, who now smile with new confidence-the IPS Empress style.

To find out more about which IPS Empress procedure is best for you, make an appointment with Dr. Michel today for a consulta­tion.

Replaces old metal-based fillings.

When laughing or opening your mouth wide with amaze­ment, do old, dull, or unattract­ive metal-based fillings stun you? Chances are, they do make you feel uncomfortable. With amazing results, Dr. Michel can use IPS Empress to replace dental work with resto­rations that blend right into your natural teeth. Small pieces of all-ceramic material, called in-lays or on-lays, are created in a laboratory to fit perfectly in place of cavities or previous dental work.

If your teeth have larger fill­ings or extensive damage, crowns can be used. Whether having in-lays, on-lays or crowns, you will now be able to “open-wide” and say “Wow” when you see the difference beautiful, natural teeth look and feel.

Eliminating gaps between teeth.

Did you know the gaps between your teeth-called dia­stemas-can also leave a big gap in your life if you’re not smiling? With IPS Empress Veneers or crowns, Dr. Michel can change that, creating a perfectly aligned smile that’s beautiful, symmetrical and uniquely yours.

Brighten up severely stained teeth.

Coffee, tea and even some medications can leave their mark on natural teeth over time, stain­ing and discoloring them. While tooth whitening can help in some cases, in others, IPS Empress restorations from your dentist can be the answer. Based on your own personal characteristics and preferences, Dr. Michel will select a tooth color shade that’s suited best for you, brightening up your smile and eliminating unsightly discoloration. With IPS Empress, you’ll be flashing those pearly whites in no time!

IPS Empress Veneers.

Veneers are custom-made, thin ceramic shells placed on the front of teeth, using strong cement. They can be used to correct and treat a variety of dental condi­tions, including discolored teeth with severe stains, or crooked, cracked or chipped teeth. Because they are specifically custom-made for each individual patient, IPS Empress veneers look and feel natural, giving patients that receive them a whiter, more bal­anced and pleasing smile.

IPS Empress Crowns.

Crowns, sometimes called caps, are porcelain coverings, cemented into place over the entire tooth. They are used by dentists when a tooth has large fillings, extensive damage, or are to weak. IPS Empress crowns can either be placed on your front or back teeth, and, because they are metal-free, you won’t see a black or other telltale line around your gum line.

IPS Empress in-lays/on-lays.

In-lays/on-lays are custom-made pieces of ceramic that fit perfectly into place where cavities or old fillings used to be. Cemented into place, in-lays/on-lays are designed to blend invis­ibly with the teeth, providing the patient with a natural look.