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Screw-retained Restorative Options
The abutment and crown are an integrated unit. The options are:
RESTORATION | RETAINED | INDICATIONS | EXPLANATORY NOTES |
PFM | ✓ | Universal | Direct to fixture with High Noble, Noble and Cobalt Chromium or Titanium superstructure with porcelain veneering |
IPS e.max® | ✓ | Limited | Titanium interface, monolithic combination abutment and crown Reduced strength/care in case selection (optimal translucent effect) |
PFZ/Lava™ Classic Zirconia Frame | ✓ | Aesthetics/Strength | Titanium interface, zirconia abutment with veneering ceramic (optimal aesthetics) |
FMZ | ✓ | Economical/Strength | Titanium interface, monolithic combination abutment and crown (optimal strength) |
Cement-retained Restorative Options
RESTORATION | CAST GOLD ABUTMENT | TITANIUM OR Co/Cr ABUTMENT | ZIRCONIA ABUTMENT* | INDICATIONS |
PFM | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | Universal |
IPS e.max® | Limited | Limited | ✓ | High Aesthetics |
PFZ/Lava™ Classic Zirconia Frame |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ (Aesthetics +) |
Aesthetics + Strength |
FMZ | Limited | ✓ | ✓ | Strength + Economical |
*Titanium interface in some cases
1. Titanium interface is strong. When it is torqued down, it is unlikely to split zirconia abutments.
2. Some systems have a pure zirconia abutment direct to fixture depending on:
Hybrid Restorations