Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM)

Porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations remain a tried and true choice for restorative success based on their strength and esthetics. The flexibility in design, from no exposed metal-to-metal occlusals, allows the PFM to be utilized in many clinical situations including parafunction and limited space. Digital design technology is utilized to ensure a high degree of marginal integrity and consistency in PFM substructures. This achieves greater accuracy even before our ceramists add layers of artistic porcelain, guaranteeing final results that continually exceed your expectations.

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ADVANTAGES

  • Very high rate of success and are time-tested
  • Biocompatible
  • Cementable even when the tissue is unhealthy

PREPARATION

  • Any margin style, ideally 1.5 mm of inner occlusal space for optimum aesthetics
  • Upper and lower impressions or models
  • Bite registration

INDICATIONS

  • Conventional crowns
  • Screw retained implant restorations
  • Crowns with attachments for cast partials
  • Restorations over implants

CEMENTATION

Conventional Cementation using any resin modified glass ionomer luting agent