The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinically relevant p
roperties of the recently introduced ceramic material IFS Empress(TM),
which is marketed for all-ceramic restorations. The following paramet
ers were investigated: three-and four-point bending strength, hi-axial
flexure strength, compressive and diametral tensile strength, compres
sive strength and marginal fit of full crowns. The results show that t
his material is a highly developed glass-ceramic with physical propert
ies making this dental material well suitable for adhesively luted res
torations.