Porcelain Fused To Metal Pfm Crowns

What Are Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns?

Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns, also known as PFM Crowns, are metal crowns or metal dental crowns with a layer of porcelain fused on the metal.

What Are Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns Advantages?

• Looking Like Natural Teeth
• Pfm crowns has high level succes rate.
• Pfm crowns are strong and durable.
• Pfm crowns are considered to be bio compatible.

What Are Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns Disadvantages?

• You can lose your natural tooth structure
• Pfm crowns can cause gingivitis
• Pfm crowns may harm your opposing teeth
• Pfm crown may chip off.
• Pfm crowns has high cost

What Are Different Types of Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns?

Porcelain Fused To Base Metal Alloys
This framework for dental crowns incorporates a blend of common metals used in dentistry, but some individuals may have an allergy to certain metal like nickel. Choosing crowns made of noble metals can prevenet the occurence of allergic reactions.
Porcelain Fused To Base Titanium Alloys
Titanium alloys possess similar properties to noble metals like gol, and their exceptional properties make them valuable for dental implants and other prostheses. Porcelain fused to titanium alloys exhibit superior properties compared to base metal alloys, but gold alloy still putperform them.
Porcelain Fused To Gold Alloys
Gold alloys or gold crowns are the top choice for dental restorations due to their outsanding strength, durability and non-allergenic properties. Desğite their name, gold alloys are actually a blend of several metals including gold, platinum, silver, palladium, copper, and tin. The firs four metals are considered noble metals because they possess exceptional properties, while the last two are base metals. The higher the proportion of noble metals in the alloy, the more expensive it is, and the better its properties become. Dental gold alloys typically contain 16 karat gold and are known to retain a resale value. The specific composition of fold alloys varies depending on their intended use.

How To Get Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns? Step by Step Procedure

First Visit
Tooth Preparation
The dentist will evaluate the tooth to decide if it requires a dental crown. This involves inspecting the tooth's condition, identifying any damage or decay and assessing the overall health of the tooth. To prepare patient's teeth, the dentist will do a removal some of your natural teeth enamel.
Dental Impression
After that, the dentist will take molds of your teeth, which can be physical impressions made with a putty-like material or digital impressions created with a handheld scanner. The dentist will then send these molds to a dental laboratories, where a technican will use them to design a custom-made dental crown.
Temporary Crown Placement
Typically, it takes around two to three weeks, sometimes more, for the dental lab to manufacture your new dental crown. Meanwhile, your dentist will put a temporary crown, usually made of resin or acrylic, to protect the tooth.
Second Visit
When the dental lab finish your new crown, they will send it back your dentist's office or dental clinic. Then, the dentist will remove the temporary crown. Later, check the shape, color and fit of our new crown. By using a strong cement, the dentist bond the new crown.

Who is Good Candidate For Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns?

Patients who suffering from bruxism can be good candidate for Porcelain fused to metal crowns. If you are looking for a pleasing aesthetically and stronger material, porcelain fused to metal crowns are good options for you.

How Long Do Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns Last?

Pfm crowns can last up to 25 years than more.

What is The Difference Between Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns and All Ceramic Crowns?

Compared with the ceramic crowns, porcelain fused to metal crowns are much more stronger and can withstand more pressure. All ceramic crowns does not include metal alloy, but pfm crowns do. That's why pfm crowns can cause of concerns for people who having metal allergies. As the last, pfm crowns are much more expensive materials than all ceramic crowns.

What is The Difference Between Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns and Porcelain Crowns?

Porcelain fused to metal crowns do not look like real teeth compared with the porcelain crowns. Porcelain crowns look like natural rather than PFM crowns. Pfm crowns are too dark rathern porcelain crowns.