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PFM stands for Porcelain Fused to Metal. The outer layer of PFM is covered with porcelain. It provides good aesthetics and gives a natural appearance to the tooth. Metal is used as the base to provide strength. The porcelain layer may wear off with time and metal may become visible. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) Crowns PFM
crowns, commonly known as porcelain fused to
metal crowns, are made with a metal-alloy
interior and porcelain outside. This gives them
the strength of metal crowns while maintaining
the looks of porcelain crowns. PFMs
(porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns) feature
a metal foundation that is bonded to a porcelain
veneer. They are extensively utilized for both
front and back dental restorations because the
metal offers a strong yet pliable density and the
porcelain gives the crown a natural tooth-like
appearance. A partial veneer is used to cover
only the visible portion of the tooth with this
type of crown. The veneer can then be
color-matched to the natural colour of the
patient's teeth. Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM)
is an abbreviation for Porcelain Fused to Metal.
Porcelain is used to coat the outer layer of
PFM. It is pleasing to the eye and gives the
teeth a natural appearance. To offer strength,
metal is employed as the foundation. With time,
the porcelain layer may wear away, revealing the
metal beneath. Traditional feldspathic
porcelains are over four times stronger and
attain two times the chip resistance of pfm. The
finished restorations attain significantly more
strength than their predecessors by pressing
lithium silicate ceramic to metal rather than
standard porcelain. These natural-looking,
chip-resistant restorations are perfect for
situations when monolithic restorations aren't
appropriate, such as covering dark preps or
endodontic posts with limited occlusal reduction
or vertical dimension. If a patient wants a
sturdy yet aesthetically pleasing crown or
bridge, PFM restorations may be a good option.
PFM is especially advantageous to patients who
suffer from bruxism, which can cause all-ceramic
restorations to deteriorate. One advantage of
porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations over
all-ceramic counterparts is their increased
strength compared to regular ceramics (though
more modern ceramics have vastly improved on the
traditional ones.) PFM crowns have a long history
of providing reliable and long-lasting service
only all-metal crowns outperform PFM crowns in
this regard. Furthermore, because a PFM's metal
substructure achieves a more perfect fit over its
tooth than an all-ceramic, a more precise fit is
attainable. This may be of minor concern, but the
less reliance there is, the better. A variety
of metals, ranging from the more economical
non-precious metals to precious metals, can be
utilized as the base. These metals can make the
strongest alloy and are a very cost- effective
alternative, but they might irritate people with
sensitive skin. Our price range is diverse.
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  • Benefits of Metal Crowns
  • They're extremely long-lasting and gentle on the
    opposing teeth.
  • The noble metal crowns, on the other hand, are
    chemically inert, therefore they're normally
    safe.
  • It is less expensive than a porcelain crown.
  • It has a solid metal construction.
  • The crown's appearance is improved by the
    porcelain laye
  • In India, they are commonly utilized. As a
    result, everyone believes that this style of a
    crown will last a great choice

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