Semi-Precious

CROWNS & BRIDGES I PFM - PORCELAIN-FUSED-TO-METAL-CROWN

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Semi-Precious

Features

  • Strong

  • Versatile

  • Used for over 60 years

  • Alloy options include high noble, noble (semi-precious) or non-precious alloy

Benefits

  • Good marginal integrity

  • Strength and durability

  • Restoration lifespan can be 30 years or more with good oral hygiene practices

  • Tried and true certified alloys

Indications

  • Anterior/Posterior crowns

  • Bridges of any span

  • Implant crowns

  • Crowns under partials

Contraindications

  • Not recommended for restorations matching highly translucent teeth or all ceramic crowns on adjacent teeth

  • Not recommended for patients with specific alloy sensitivities

Prep

  • Incisal/Occlusal Reduction: 2mm

  • Facial/Lingual Reduction: 1.5 mm

  • Cervical Reduction: 1.2 mm

Cementation

  • Cementation using standard cementation materials and technique