Porcelain Fused to Metal (P.F.M.) also known as metal-ceramic crown (M.C.C.),
metal porcelain veneer, etc. PFM's are the most common restorations. It has been
on the market for a long time and is the most conventionally used restoration.
Requirements:
At least 1.5 reductions
Champfer margin
Benefits:
Benefits:
Strength
Dark dentin forgiving
Indications:
Single crown, bridge, and Maryland Bridge.
Composite
Metal free restoration.
Indication: Inlay/Onlay
Veneers
Benefits:
Close the gap between the teeth
Make teeth bigger or smaller
Repair broken or missing teeth
Get rid of any stains
Requirements:
Need at least one of the following: Pictures of desired outcome, mounted
diagnostic casts, study model, or wax-ups.
Keep patient’s expectation realistic!
Need dentin/stumpf shade.
Enough reduction for your desired outcome.
Indications:
Alignment
Diastema Closure
Peg Laterals
Fractures
Staining and Fluorosis
All Porcelain Crown
Benefits:
Superior Aesthetic Appearance
Metal free restoration
Requirements:
At least 1.5 reductions
Champfer margin
Light and uniform dentin/stumpf color
Indications:
Anterior or posterior crowns
Anterior 3-unit bridges
Veneers
Zirconia. Zirconia restorations are compatible with the human body in that
they contain no metal. Zirconia is the next generation dental restoration.
Zirconia restoration has been around more than 10 years.
Benefits.
It has superior properties
Steel like strength (3-point flexural strength is approx. 1150 MPa)
Aesthetic Appearance
Biocompatibility
Low thermal conductivity
Indications:
Anterior and posterior crowns
Anterior and posterior bridges (up to 6 units)
Requirements:
Conventional champfer margin
The margin should be clearly visible (all the way around).
No sharp edges and undercut.
At least 1.5 mm occlusal clearance.
Delivery Guide
Conventional cement
Full Metal Crown ( commonly referred to as metal cast crown, full gold crown).
This type of restoration is ideal when there is not enough reduction or no room
for porcelain. This restoration can be very costly when gold (FGC) is used.