PFM Crown
PFM dental means Porcelain Infused Metal (or Porcelain Fused to Metal). A PFM crown consists of a metal base and a porcelain coating. This makes it almost as durable as a pure metal crown, but more beautiful.
All-ceramic crowns such as zirconia crowns and E.max crowns are now becoming the first choice for anterior teeth, but PFM remains relevant due to its affordability.
PFM Crown Options
Choose from our range of PFM crown alloys to match your clinical and budget requirements.
Non-Precious Metal PFM
Employs nickel-chrome or cobalt-chrome; Dentec uses cobalt-chrome exclusively. Most cost-effective porcelain option but may trigger allergic reactions in some patients.
Semi-Precious PFM
Contains precious alloy but appears identical to non-precious variants externally. Suited for allergy-prone individuals.
High Noble PFM
Features high precious alloy percentage. Superior biocompatibility for metal-sensitive patients; distinctive yellow-toned metal base.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | PFM crowns/Bridges |
| PFM Metal (Co-Cr) | JinYuan/Audental |
| Semi-precious Metal (Pt20.0%) | Argen |
| Precious Alloy Metal (Au74%) | Audental |
| PFM Ceramic | IPS Opaque Dentin, IPS CLASSIC, Ivoclar |
| Manufacturing | Laser printing/Casting |
| Design Software | 3Shape |
| Scanning Device | 3Shape |