Standard PFM

DTS is the market leader in producing porcelain fused to metal (PFM) restorations. This type of crown has been tried and tested for decades and offers strength, reliability, aesthetics and good marginal fit.

All PFM restorations use biocompatible alloys an the finest feldspathic porcelain systems to ensure attractive and natural aesthetics whilst providing secure bonding strength. Our standard restorations are subjected to a 13 point quality control checklist.

Impression Technique	Traditional or Digital
Material	Semi-precious or precious alloy coping with layered porcelain overlay
Indications	Single unit crowns, multi-unit bridges
Recomended use	Full mouth
Margins	Feather edge, chamfer or shoulder
Cementation	Conventional cementation
Turnaround Time	5 lab days
Method of manufacture	Traditional cast and built up by a senior technician
Aesthetics	★★★★☆
Shades/ colouring	Standard shades
Strength	★★★★☆
Add-on options	Fit to denture, attachments etc. Charges apply
Benefits	Traditional method, choice of alloys, 10x microscope fit, multi layered build
Warranty	5 years for complete crown
Type	Standard crown
Popularity	★★★☆☆

Standard PFM

Impression Technique

Traditional or Digital

Material

Semi-precious or precious alloy coping with layered porcelain overlay

Indications

Single unit crowns, multi-unit bridges

Recomended use

Full mouth

Margins

Feather edge, chamfer or shoulder

Cementation

Conventional cementation

Turnaround Time

5 lab days

Method of manufacture

Traditional cast and built up by a senior technician

Aesthetics

★★★★☆

Shades/ colouring

Standard shades

Strength

★★★★☆

Add-on options

Fit to denture, attachments etc. Charges apply

Benefits

Traditional method, choice of alloys, 10x microscope fit, multi layered build

Warranty

5 years for complete crown

Type

Standard crown

Popularity

★★★☆☆