Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns
A crown with a metal substructure and porcelain coating for a damaged tooth. Material and shade selection considers the clinical conditions.
About Service
A porcelain-fused-to-metal crown combines a metal substructure with an outer ceramic layer. It is an option for a tooth that requires a crown.
Suitability depends on the supporting tooth, bite and aesthetic expectations. If you have a known metal sensitivity, check the alloy composition and discuss alternative materials in advance.
What the treatment or procedure involves
- Tooth assessment and agreement on materials.
- Preparation and recording.
- Fabrication, try-in and placement.
Important considerations
- Porcelain can chip and expose the metal underneath.
- Tooth preparation and ongoing care are required; reactions to material components are possible.
Information helps prepare for a consultation and does not replace an individual diagnosis. The dentist determines the procedure, materials and timing after assessment.
Indications
- Crown restoration of a damaged or weakened tooth where appropriate.
Contraindications
- Insufficient restorable tooth structure or an unsuitable supporting tooth requires an individual assessment.
- Active decay, infection or gum disease may need treatment before the final restoration.
- Confirmed sensitivity to a proposed material calls for an alternative material.
Advantages
- A metal substructure combined with a ceramic outer layer.
- A porcelain shade selected to suit the dentition.
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