Porcelain fused to metal restorations (PFM) combine durability and aesthetics to restore damaged or missing teeth. Our PFM restorations use a strong metal substructure covered by high-quality porcelain, offering both strength and a natural appearance.
We use digital technology to custom-design each restoration for a precise fit. The combination of metal and porcelain ensures long-term durability, structural integrity, and a natural smile.
Our PFM restorations provide superior strength. The metal substructure ensures long-lasting durability for crowns and bridges. Our restorations are built to handle the pressure of daily chewing, and are suitable for both anterior and posterior applications.
We use high-quality porcelain that’s carefully shade-matched to blend with the patient’s surrounding teeth. The porcelain outer layer creates a natural-looking restoration. The metal underneath remains invisible.
We offer PFM restorations with non-precious, semi-precious, or precious gold copings. This range ensures we can meet a variety of patient preferences. Every substructure is crafted to offer maximum strength and support.
We use state-of-the-art digital technology to streamline the entire workflow. From initial impressions to final fabrication, we ensure precision and reliability. Our expert technicians are available throughout the process to support your needs and deliver consistent results.
Porcelain fused to metal (PFM) restorations are permanent dental prosthetics that are constructed with a metal substructure and a layer of porcelain on the external surface. They are commonly used to restore damaged or missing teeth in both the anterior and posterior regions of the mouth.
The metal substructure used in porcelain fused to metal restorations is made to match the shape of the tooth being restored. It provides strength, stability, and support to the restoration.
The substructure may be made from either a high noble metal alloy, a noble metal alloy or a non-precious metal alloy. High noble metal alloys contain precious metals such as gold; noble metal alloys contain a combination of precious and non-precious metals; and non-precious metal alloys are made from non-precious metals like cobalt-chromium.
The metal substructure is then covered with carefully shaped layers of porcelain to give the restoration a natural tooth-like appearance. It is custom shaded to match the patient’s surrounding teeth to achieve a seamless restoration.
Strength and durability: The metal substructure provides the strength required to withstand biting and chewing forces for posterior restorations that come under greater functional demands.
Aesthetics: The porcelain veneer ensures the metal substructure is not visible to achieve a more natural appearance. The porcelain veneer can also be shade-matched to the patient’s surrounding teeth.
Versatility: Porcelain fused to metal crown and porcelain fused to metal bridge restorations can be used where strength is a critical consideration.
Porcelain fused to metal restorations can typically last 15+ years. However, the health and integrity of the underlying tooth structure can impact longevity of porcelain fused to metal restorations. Decay, recurrent cavities and gum disease can compromise the stability of the restoration, so it’s important for patients to maintain proper oral hygiene practices.
Occlusal forces such as excessive or abnormal biting and chewing can also impact the longevity of porcelain fused to metal restorations, and bruxism-related stress can cause fractures.
PFM crowns are an excellent option for dental practices that want to offer patients a balance between durability and aesthetics. These crowns combine the strength of a metal crown with the natural look of a porcelain exterior. Compared to all metal crowns, all ceramic crowns, or porcelain crowns, PFM crowns are a reliable alternative, providing a strong metal framework that supports a natural-looking porcelain layer. This construction allows for a more natural tooth structure while maintaining the ability to withstand the pressures of daily chewing forces.
Our dental crowns are meticulously crafted using high-quality dental materials like base metal alloys, semi-precious metals, and gold alloys, ensuring long-lasting resilience. This makes PFM crowns an ideal choice for both dentists and patients who value durability and a natural appearance. Additionally, for patients who experience metal allergies, we offer a variety of materials to accommodate their needs. By partnering with Avant Dental's dental lab, your practice can offer highly personalised PFM crown solutions, providing patients with a durable, natural-looking restoration that maintains a natural tooth-like appearance.
PFM bridges are a preferred solution for replacing missing teeth, providing patients with a durable and aesthetically pleasing option. For those considering all metal crowns or all ceramic crowns, PFM bridges offer a superior alternative by blending a robust metal framework with a natural-looking porcelain exterior. This combination ensures the bridge not only mimics the patient’s natural tooth structure but also provides long-lasting support against daily chewing forces.
At Avant Dental, our dental lab uses state-of-the-art technology and high-quality dental materials to create customised PFM restorations tailored to each patient’s unique needs. From non-precious to precious metals, such as gold alloys, we ensure each restoration is built for strength and durability. Offering PFM bridges allows your dental practice to provide patients with a dependable alternative to other restorations, ensuring they regain their full smile and functionality while maintaining their oral health. Whether it's a single-unit PFM crown or a multi-unit bridge, our restorations are designed to blend seamlessly with the patient’s natural teeth.
