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. It’s flexibility in design, from no exposed metal, to metal occlusal, allows the PFM to be utilized in many clinical situations, including parafunction and limited space. These crowns and bridges are crafted by fusing a layer of porcelain onto an underlying layer of high-quality metal. The porcelain is carefully bonded by our expert technicians in order to eliminate any chance of unesthetic discoloration.

Features:

Stable & Strong
Extremely Precise Fit
Gentle on Opposing Dentition
Lifelike Appearance

Turnaround Time:

6 days in lab up to 3 units
7 days in lab 4+ units

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 and bridges
Screw retained implant restorations
Crowns with attachments for cast partials
Restorations over implants

Cementation:

Conventional Cementation using any resin modified glass ionomer luting agent