Traditional Wisdom

CERAMOMETAL (PFM)

Metal disguised by the beauty of porcelain

The versatility of PFM restorations makes it the number one choice for select cases. EP Dental Laboratory ceramists create the ideal porcelain interface for the proper shade, refraction of light and a surface finish that mimics nature. Layered and pressed to metal options available.

• Traditional cementation or adhesive bonding

METAL

Where strength must prevail

EP Dental Laboratory can be your comprehensive source from proper diagnosis and treatment planning to predictable placement and delivery of implant restorations. Our experienced team has the expertise to help choose the right implant restoration for each individual case. Prosthodontist consultations available

• Traditional cementation or adhesive bonding

Ceramometal types/brands:

a) High noble cast

• Benchmark C (Jelenko) Used for most ceramometal crowns and bridges.
• Jelfine 52 (Jelenko) is the original gold-platinum alloy used for ceramometal. Used for crowns and bridges when a more yellow alloy is desired.
• GoldTech Bio 2000 (Argen) is a 99+% gold alloy used when an extreme yellow color is desired for enhanced esthetic results. Note that because of the soft nature of this alloy a 360 ceramic margin must be used. Indicated for esthetic single units or short anterior bridges.

b) Complex noble alloys

• Captek is a gold palladium alloy that is bright yellow and may enhance esthetic results. It is very biocompatible and can be used for crowns and bridges.

c) Non-noble alloys

Rexillium V (Pentron) is a nickel chrome alloy that can be used for any ceramometal restoration. Commonly it is used for bonded bridges

ii. Cast Metal Restorations

a) High & non-noble alloys

• Firmilay (Jelenko) is used for inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges.
• Rexillium V is used for cast dowel cores

iii. Composite over metal restorations

a) Non-noble alloys

• Rexillium V is recommended for all composite over metal restorations like inlay retained bridges and anterior veneer bridges. Indirect composite over Rexilliun V is a good choice for long span bridges or long term temporaries.