E-max Veneers

IPS e.max porcelain veneers · New Cairo

Ultra-thin IPS e.max porcelain, hand-crafted for shade, shape and light — designed around your face.

E-max veneers are thin shells of lithium disilicate ceramic, bonded to the front of your teeth. Designed by Dr. Youssef El-Embaby around your face and bite, they can correct colour, shape, small gaps and chips while keeping the translucency of natural enamel.

Is E-max right for you?

Veneers suit front teeth that are discoloured, worn, chipped, slightly uneven or spaced, and smiles that feel “almost there”. They are not the answer to every problem: active decay, gum disease or a heavy grinding habit need attention first, and crooked teeth are sometimes better aligned with orthodontics before, or instead of, veneers. At your consultation we examine your teeth, gums and bite, take photographs and a digital scan, and tell you honestly whether veneers are right for you — or whether something simpler, such as whitening or bonding, would serve you better.

What to expect

Every case begins as a digital design that you approve, followed by a mock-up you can see in the mirror. Preparation is guided by that design and kept as conservative as your case allows; sometimes very little enamel needs reshaping. It is done under local anaesthetic, so most patients feel only pressure. Precise scans go to the lab, where each veneer is crafted in IPS e.max for shade, shape and translucency, while you wear temporaries. At the bonding visit we check every edge, your bite and the floss “click” between each contact.

Living with your veneers

Porcelain itself does not stain or decay, but the natural tooth beneath it still can, especially at the edges. Brush twice a day, floss daily and keep up with regular check-ups and professional cleaning. Avoid using your teeth as tools — opening bottles, biting plastic or nails — as any porcelain can chip under that kind of force. If you grind or clench, we will usually make a night guard to protect your veneers while you sleep. Some sensitivity in the first days is common and usually settles on its own.

§The collection

The soft signature — After — Case Nº 01 **The soft signature** *E-max veneersSmile design*
Uneven edges and gaps refined into a smile that sits naturally within the lips.

The soft signature — Before — Case Nº 01 **The soft signature** *E-max veneersSmile design*
Uneven edges and gaps refined into a smile that sits naturally within the lips.

Proportion, perfected — After — Case Nº 04 **Proportion, perfected** *Minimal prepShape design*
Small, uneven teeth redesigned for proportion while keeping their natural character.

Proportion, perfected — Before — Case Nº 04 **Proportion, perfected** *Minimal prepShape design*
Small, uneven teeth redesigned for proportion while keeping their natural character.

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§Services

The smile-design journey, step by step

01
Consultation & smile analysis

Face, lips, bite, gums, shade. We listen first, then study every proportion.
02
3D scan & digital design

Your teeth are scanned and your new smile is designed on screen — you see it before we begin.
03
Mock-up — test-drive it

A temporary preview in your mouth, so you can see it in the mirror, smile, and approve.
04
Minimal, precise preparation

Conservative prep guided by the design — we remove only what the plan truly requires.
05
Hand-crafted in IPS e.max

Each veneer is layered and glazed for shade, shape and translucency matched to you.
06
Bonding & the click

Bonded, polished and checked: bite, gums — and floss that clicks through every contact.
07
Aftercare

Clear aftercare, a night guard when needed, and follow-ups to keep it perfect.

Session 010:22

E-max or composite?

The question I’ve received over 200 times.

Session 01The Chair Sessions

E-max or composite?

Dr. Youssef answers the most common veneer question: why porcelain E-max outlasts composite resin.

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§Questions, answered

E-max Veneers

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Are E-max veneers better than composite?

For most cosmetic cases, yes. IPS e.max is a glazed ceramic that keeps its colour and shine and resists chipping, while composite is a resin that tends to absorb stains and wear or chip over time. Composite can still be a sensible, quicker option for small repairs, and we will tell you when it is.

Will my teeth be shaved down?

Preparation is planned digitally and kept as conservative as your case allows. Sometimes very little is needed; sometimes more reshaping is required to correct position or colour. Because any preparation is permanent, we explain exactly what your plan involves, tooth by tooth, before we begin.

How long do E-max veneers last?

With good care, E-max veneers are designed to last for many years. How long they last depends on your oral hygiene, your bite, habits such as grinding and how regularly you attend check-ups. A night guard, if you need one, and avoiding biting hard objects both help protect them.

Is the treatment painful?

Most patients find it comfortable. Preparation is done under local anaesthetic, and bonding usually needs little or none. Mild sensitivity to cold or slight gum tenderness for a few days is common and normally settles quickly.

Results vary from person to person. Every treatment plan is decided after an in-person clinical examination.

E-max Veneers

Is E-max right for you?

What to expect

Living with your veneers

The smile-design journey, step by step

Consultation & smile analysis

3D scan & digital design

Mock-up — test-drive it

Minimal, precise preparation

Hand-crafted in IPS e.max

Bonding & the click

Aftercare

E-max or composite?

E-max or composite?

E-max Veneers

Hollywood Smile

Digital Smile Design

Teeth Whitening