FAQ's
Frequently asked questions
Porcelain Fused to Metals
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Reliable Strength -
Precise Fit -
Biocompatibility (Noble and High Noble) -
Custom-Made Contour, Shape, Texture, and Color -
Exceptional Marginal Integrity -
Natural Anatomy -
Ideal for crowns & bridges used in conjunction with attachments and partial dentures
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White High Noble Alloy -
Yellow High Noble Alloy -
White Noble Alloy -
Yellow Noble Alloy -
Semi-Precious Alloy -
Non-Precious Alloy
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Versatile, can be easily designed to fit any type of preparation -
Ideal preparation for PFM’s is a chamfer margin preparation. If a porcelain labial margin is prescribed, then a shoulder margin preparation is required.
Full Casts
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Longevity -
Unparalleled strength and durability -
Superior bio-compatibility (N and HN) -
Plaque resistance -
Resistance to chip and crack -
Over a century of clinical success
Full Cast Alloy Options (%'s Vary):
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White High Noble Alloy -
Yellow High Noble Alloy -
White Noble Alloy -
Yellow Noble Alloy -
Semi-Precious Alloy -
Non-Precious Alloy
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Feather-edge margin preparations are indicated for full cast restorations. However, any margin preparations may be used.
Implants
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Astra (Dentsply)- Biomet 3i (Encode) -
Noble Biocare - Hoissen - Dentsply -
Zimmer- Neoss -
Straumann - Dentsply -
BioHorizons - Camlog
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Integrity of adjacent teeth is upheld -
They feel more like natural teeth -
A normal bite is experienced -
Prevent additional bone loss -
Delivers strength of natural teeth
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Use manufacture’s tool to remove healing cap and to place transfer coping. Ensure components are fully engaged before tightening screw. Take an X-Ray to verify proper seating of components. Also ensure transfer coping does not hit the tray. Use heavy body vinyl polysilioxane impression material and record impression. Based on whether the impression is taken as a close tray or open tray methods, follow the manufacture guidelines for removing the impression. Place back the healing cap.
IPS e.max®
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Outstanding esthetics -
Lithium disilicate ceramic provides flexural strength of 360-400 MPa -
Indicated for inlays, onlays, crowns and veneers -
Lifelike esthetics independent of the shade of the prepared tooth -
Outstanding Biocompatibility -
Restorations are etched with IPS ceramic etching gel -
Adhesive orconventional cementation (low expanding) -
Conditioning / Silanizationis recommended. Any brand of silanatecan can be used. Silanate is a restorative primer, which is applied to the prep before seating.
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Crowns require a chamfer or shoulder margin
BruxZir® Solid Zirconia
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Resistant to chipping because it is made of solid zirconia with no porcelain overlay -
Glazed to a smooth surface to reduce plaque accumulation -
Ideal for bruxers and also when preparation lacks occlusal space.
Zirconia
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Biocompatible -
One of the strongest ceramic materials for frame work -
Durable -
No metal fuse -
Conventional cementation
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Chamfer or shoulder margins are required.
Veneers
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Close spaces between teeth -
Improve the appearance of crooked teeth -
Repair chipped or broken teeth -
Cover stained or discolored teeth -
Can last for many years with proper preventive care
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For optimum esthetics, provide the stump or preparation shade along with the final desired shade of the restorations.
Miscellaneous Services
Porcelain Labial Margins: