Longevity and Reliability
Benefits
Considerations
- Exhibits excellent long-term durability in high stress-bearing applications
- Only causes low wear of opposing teeth
- Material failure is rare as metal can’t chip or crack
- Metal is available in a variety of alloy types to suit different indications and price points.
- It allows minimally invasive preparation designs and restorations of teeth where interocclusal space is limited.
Full metal crowns and bridges have been the treatment of choice for restoring teeth subject to high loads due to their reliable performance and longevity.
MATERIAL
High-noble (precious) – minimum 60% noble metal (gold, palladium and/or platinum),
of which more than 40% must be gold.
Noble (semi-precious) – minimum 25% noble metal
Base (non-precious) – less than 25% noble metal
INDICATIONS
Universal
Crowns
Bridges
Inlays/onlays (primarily in posterior teeth)
IMPRESSION TECHNIQUE
Digital or traditional
AESTHETICS
MARGINS
Chamfer
ETCH
No
DURABILITY
CEMENTATION
Conventional or adhesive
FLEXURAL STRENGTH
Alloy-dependent
METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
Cast by technician
MATERIAL SHADES/COLOURING
Colour varies with gold content/alloy composition
STAIN RESISTANCE
SPAN/INGOT SIZE
Small to large
Recommended preparation
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UK Company Number NI045484
ROI Company Number CRO636616
UK Company Number NI045484
ROI Company Number CRO636616
