Kingsport, TN
Premier Dental Arts offers porcelain fused to metal or PFM crowns using computer-aided design and manufacturing technology or CAD/CAM, layering porcelain to metal like noble, white, or yellow alloys. The metal provides unparalleled durability and strength, while the porcelain is optimal for natural looking aesthetics. Dentists offer PFM crowns to patients in need of tooth repair from significant damage like a large filling, fractured tooth, or to restore tooth structure. However, there are other various types of crowns available that offer differing benefits. Today on the blog, Premier Dental Arts shares five things to know about PFM crowns so that you can make the best judgment when offering these types of crowns to your patients.
PFM crowns have been around for decades
Invented during the 1960s, PFM crowns have been a trusted restoration to offer patients for many decades. This crown type continues to be trusted among dentists due to its dependability, durability, and affordability. PFM crowns are a dependable choice because of their reliability and durability, especially for molars or back teeth.
PFM crowns can be used for dental bridges
Thanks to the durability of PFM restorations, they can be made into dental bridges, to bridge the gap between two teeth. PFM bridges are popular choices to replace a missing tooth because they are generally less expensive than dental implants and are permanent fixtures in the mouth, unlike dental partials.
PFM crowns are affordable yet attractive and natural-looking
Because of the layered porcelain on the outer shell, PFM crowns are incredibly natural looking. The underlying metal layers aren’t typically noticeable as long as the gingival margin is done well. We are always happy to help you select the perfect shade of porcelain to match your patient’s teeth if you need assistance.
PFM is incredibly durable
PFM restorations come with unmatched durability. While all porcelain crowns are quite durable, their PFM counterpart is sometimes more reliable, especially for teeth that will be doing most of the chewing. And the metal alloys are designed to last for years, as long as the patient practices good oral hygiene and avoids poor oral habits like fingernail biting or biting on pens and pencils.
PFM incorporates a variety of metals
PFM restorations are customizable because you can choose from different types of metal alloys including titanium alloys or gold alloys. Both of these metals possess similar qualities, although gold is preferred for its strength and durability and is known not to cause an allergic reaction. Cobalt or chromium are popular base metals and are ideal if your patient has a metal allergy.
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Premier Dental Arts in Kingsport, Tennessee is a trusted dental lab with years of experience. We offer various types of restorations whether you’re looking for all porcelain or ceramic or metal alloy base restorations. We also serve dental practices across the U.S. because we employ digital dentistry that is easily transferable via the Internet, although we accept cases by mail as well. To learn more about our services, contact Premier Dental Arts by calling (888) 732-5221.