When it comes to crown and bridge work, there are many different materials available and just as many different techniques. At Dental Design Studio, our dental technicians are able to use their huge wealth of experience and expertise to find the perfect blend of traditional skills and cutting-edge, computer-aided technologies. We make sure that each case uses the very best blend of techniques, technologies and materials for that specific job. At Dental Design Studio, we pride ourselves on perfectly tailoring each piece of crown and bridge work to the specific needs of the individual patient and dentist
- Emax – Emax is Lithium Disilicate glass, an all-ceramic system. It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing options. Porcelain can be layered on it, creating incredible translucency and a very realistic looking tooth that matches with other natural teeth. Emax can be bonded or traditionally cemented. Recommended for single crowns and up to a maximum of 3 unit bridges.
- Zirconia – Zirconia (zirconium dioxide) is a white, powdered metal oxide. Like other common dental crown materials, it is a ceramic. Zirconia is made from zirconium, a metal with similar properties to titanium. Zirconium makes a good choice for dental material because it is chemically unreactive. The newer Ziconium is translucent and multi-shaded, making it an excellent choice for crown and bridge work. Can only be cemented, extremely strong and can be used for single crowns up to full arch bridges.
- PFM – Porcelain fused metal dental crowns, or PFMs as they are commonly referred to, consist of a layer of metal alloy at the base topped by porcelain. These are among the popular choices for dental restorations such as crowns or bridges. Traditionally cemented and used for Maryland bridges, single crowns and full arch cases.
