Porcelain Fused to Metal
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal or VMK is and has been the backbone of dental ceramics for a very long time. It is the foundation of modern Ceramics.
PFM’s are versatile and can be used under almost any situation. There is a plethora of metals and ceramic systems available, all claiming to be the latest and greatest development – an absolute must-have. At Ceramic Creations we use products from the Degu Dent organisation. It is a big and reputable no-nonsense company with good backup and support, with products to match. When in doubt, use a PFM. They have withstood the test of time and great results are achievable.
Anybody can use PFM’s. They are suited to a wide variety of applications and handle all masticatory forces well.
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It really is very versatile and despite all the latest metal-free developments, still gives a great result. It is reliable and has been around for a long time; companies have continually been updating and improving their products. Tried and tested, it has withstood the test of time.
Products range from Feldspatic to Synthetic, Hydro-thermal and Low-fusing. There are all sorts of crystals involved and people get excited about Fluorescence and Opalescence. At the end of the day, it is still a crown.