E-max vs composite veneers: which lasts, and how each one ages
Both can look beautiful on day one. The real difference appears over the years — in colour, shine and strength. Here’s how to choose wisely.
Dental clinic · New Cairo
El-Embaby Dental Clinic Beautyin everydetail.
From IPS e.max veneers to implants, root canals and orthodontics — complete dental care, designed around you.
3Sixty Mall · New Cairo
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Cosmetic dentistry · Implants & oral surgery · Orthodontics
§ 01The philosophy
A smile is a signature — so we design yours around you.
§ 02The founder
Founded by Dr. Youssef El-Embaby.
“Ever since I was a kid, I needed to make things with my own hands. Dentistry let me take something broken and turn nothing into something.”
El-Embaby Dental Clinic was built on one idea: every smile deserves the precision of a cosmetic case. Every treatment — from a simple filling to a full smile makeover — is planned digitally, explained clearly and carried out to the same standard.
Discover the clinic→§ 03Services
Every specialty. One standard.
From your first check-up to a complete smile makeover — cosmetic, restorative, implant, orthodontic and family dentistry under one roof.
- 01 E-max Veneers Ultra-thin IPS e.max porcelain, hand-crafted for shade, shape and light — designed around your face. →
- 02 Hollywood Smile A complete smile makeover — bright, balanced and designed to look like you, never fake. →
- 03 Teeth Whitening Professional whitening that lifts stains and brightens your natural teeth under dental supervision. →
- 04 Root Canal Treatment Gentle, precise treatment that removes infection, relieves pain and saves your natural tooth. →
- 05 Dental Implants A fixed, natural-feeling replacement for missing teeth that helps protect your bite and jawbone. →
- 06 Orthodontics Metal braces, ceramic braces or clear aligners to straighten teeth and correct the bite — for teens and adults. →
§ 04The collection
Before. After. Unmistakably them.
Drag across each smile. Real patients, real light, no filters.
§ 05Anatomy of a signature
Why IPS e.max.
Genuine IPS e.max® lithium disilicate by
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Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic
The material behind IPS e.max: strong enough for a lifetime of bites, refined enough for the front of your smile.
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Light passes through — like enamel
Translucency at the edges, depth in the body. It glows in daylight instead of looking painted on.
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Designed to be conservative
Thin porcelain, often from around 0.3 mm, so we preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible.
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Porcelain doesn’t stain or decay
Coffee, tea and time leave composite dull and chipped. Glazed IPS e.max keeps its colour and its shine.
E-max vs. composite — the question asked 200+ times
IPS e.maxComposite
Lifespan
Colour stability
Natural translucency
Fracture resistance
§ 06The Chair Sessions
Straight answers, from the chair.
Short sessions where Dr. Youssef answers what patients really ask. Tap to watch.
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E-max or composite?
The question I’ve received over 200 times.
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What your smile reveals
Just by looking at your smile, I can tell a lot about you.
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The symmetry secret
See how strange a perfectly symmetrical face looks?
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The sound of a perfect veneer
One of the most important sounds you need to hear.
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Why I became a dentist
People ask me this every time I post a story.
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The domino effect
What happens when you lose a tooth and don’t replace it.
§ 07The clinic
Built like a studio. Run like a clinic.
Marble, warm light, a dental microscope and a view over New Cairo — on a high floor of 3Sixty Mall.
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Address
3Sixty Mall
El-Embaby Dental Clinic3Sixty Mall, Golden Square, Mohamed Bin Zayed Axis
Golden Square, Fifth Settlement, New Cairo
Minutes from the Ring Road and the New Capital road
What treatments does El-Embaby Dental Clinic offer?
Complete dental care: IPS e.max veneers and Hollywood smiles, teeth whitening, crowns and fillings, root canal treatment, dental implants, extractions including wisdom teeth, gum treatment, orthodontics with braces or clear aligners, check-ups and cleaning, children’s dentistry and emergency care.
What is the difference between E-max and composite veneers?
E-max is a glazed lithium disilicate ceramic: strong, translucent like enamel, and resistant to stains. Composite is a resin applied in layers — quicker and cheaper, but it absorbs stains, loses its shine and chips or breaks over time.
Do veneers damage natural teeth?
Veneers are planned to be conservative. Your digital design guides how much (or how little) preparation is needed, so we preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible.
Is root canal treatment painful?
Modern root canal treatment is carried out under local anaesthesia and most patients feel it is similar to having a filling. It relieves the pain of an infected nerve and allows us to save the natural tooth.
Do you offer dental implants and orthodontics?
Yes. We replace missing teeth with dental implants and implant-supported crowns, and straighten teeth with metal or ceramic braces or clear aligners. Each plan starts with an examination and digital records.
Will my new smile look fake or too white?
Not if it is designed well. We choose a shade that suits your skin and eyes and intentionally create subtle differences between teeth, because perfectly identical teeth look artificial.