PFM Crown & Bridges | Porcelain fused to metal
PFM Porcelain fused to metal restorations have good mechanical properties, satisfactory esthetic results and acceptable biological quality. However they have some limitations like exposing dark metallic margin if gum recession begins and crowns are opaque due to low space.
Features
- Versatile
- Strong
- Used over 60 years
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 crowns
- Bridges of any span
- Implant crowns and bridges
Contraindications
- Not recommended for restorations matching highly translucent teeth or all ceramic crowns on adjacent teeth
- Not recommended for patients with specific alloy sensitivities
Preparation
- Incisal/Occlusal reduction 2mm
- Facial/Lingual reduction 1.5mm
- Cervical reduction 1.2mm
Cementation
- Conventional (standard) cementation procedure and materials