PFM and full-cast metal crowns

Porcelain-fused-to-metal and full-cast restorations for cases where metal strength or a conventional workflow is the right choice.

What it is

PFM pairs a cast metal coping with hand-layered porcelain. Full-cast crowns are solid metal, in gold or a non-precious alloy. Both are longproven restorations with decades of clinical record behind them.

We still make a steady volume of both: for second molars, for long-span bridges, for cases with minimal clearance, and for patients who have worn one successfully for years and want the same again.

When to prescribe it

  • Second molars and heavy-function posterior teeth
  • Long-span bridges where a metal framework is preferred
  • Cases with very limited occlusal clearance
  • Replacing an existing PFM or gold crown like for like
  • Patients who have had success with metal restorations

Why dentists choose ours

Proven longevity

A clinical record going back decades.

Thin at the margin

Works where there is little room to prep.

Gold or non-precious

Your alloy choice. [Your alloys and metal pricing policy]

Hand-layered porcelain

Shade and contour matched to the adjacent teeth.

CASE GALLERY

Recent work from our lab

Ordering details

Materials:
High noble, noble, and non-precious dental alloys, selected according to clinical requirements, esthetic needs, and budget.

Turnaround:
5–7 working days.

What to send:
Digital scan or conventional impression, opposing arch, bite registration, shade information for PFM cases, and preferred alloy type.

Rx note:
Please specify PFM or full-cast restoration, alloy preference, final shade where applicable, margin design, occlusal requirements, and any special characterization. Alloy charges may be billed separately based on weight and current material cost.

Questions dentists ask

We offer high noble, noble, and non-precious alloys. High noble alloys are preferred when biocompatibility and corrosion resistance are priorities, noble alloys provide a balance of performance and cost, and non-precious alloys are often selected for strength and economy.

Gold and other precious alloys are typically billed according to the actual alloy weight used, based on the current market rate at the time the case is processed. The alloy cost can be quoted with the case when requested.

Yes, for selected cases. PFM remains a dependable option for posterior restorations, long-span bridges, limited-clearance situations, and cases where a proven metal-supported restoration is preferred. For many anterior and routine posterior cases, zirconia or e.max may provide a more esthetic metal-free alternative.

Often, yes. Send clear photographs showing both the existing restoration and adjacent natural teeth, ideally with a shade tab in the same frame. For demanding esthetic cases, a custom shade appointment may help achieve a closer match.

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