PFM

Our porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations are crafted using the latest CAD/CAM technology. We fabricate these crowns and bridges by layering esthetic porcelain over a substructure of metal alloy. These two layers are carefully bonded to ensure there is no chance of unflattering discoloration. The metal provides strength and stability for the esthetic porcelain and ensures longevity for the restoration. These restorations are still a popular option as they offer clinical success and biocompatibility for continued periodontal health.

Features:

  • Gentle on Opposing Dentition
  • Biocompatible
  • Bonded Porcelain Improves Esthetics
  • Expertly Designed
PFM

Our PFMs can be used for crowns and bridges (up to fourteen units). PFMs can be manufactured to nonprecious, semiprecious, and yellow high noble copings and can be used in conjunction with cast partials and implants.

Contraindicated when the patient has a metal allergy or when the size of the tooth pulp is negligibly smaller, thus compromising the tooth preparation process. It is also contraindicated when the clinical tooth crown is very short and lacks the required stability including retention that is enough to provide the space for porcelain and metal.

The ideal preparation for PFMs is a chamfer margin preparation. If a porcelain labial margin is prescribed, then a shoulder margin preparation is required. Feather-edge margin preparations are indicated for full-cast restorations.

Panavia 21 – tin plated
Glass ionomer cement (GC Fuji, GC America)
Zinc Phosphate Polycarboxylate
Resin Ionomer cement (RelyX, 3M ESPE)

If an adjustment is required on the ceramic, use a fine diamond with water and air to keep the crown cool. To contour the ceramic, polish with a pink rubber wheel and diamond polishing paste (Brasseler, Shofu, Vident).

  • D2750 Crown Porcelain fused to high noble
  • D2751 Crown Porcelain fused to nonprecious
  • D2752 Crown Porcelain fused to semiprecious
  • D6750 Crown Porcelain fused to high noble (bridge units)
  • D6752 Crown Porcelain fused to semiprecious (bridge units)
  • D6751 Crown Porcelain fused to nonprecious (bridge units)