Semi-Precious
CROWN & BRIDGE | PFM - PORCELAIN-FUSED-TO-METAL-CROWN
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 crown
- Bridge of any span
- Implant crown
- Crown under partial
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
Conventional (standard) cementation procedure and materials
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