What is a Porcelain fused to metal crown (metal ceramic crown)?
Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns (Metal ceramic crown)
Disadvantages
As they have metal as their core their aesthetic value is lower compared to an all-ceramic crown.
The Metal might be seen at the gum margins of these crowns. Hence they can be a contraindication in front teeth.
They can wear away the opposing natural teeth.
The ceramic material may chip off exposing the underlying metal over a period of time.
Porcelain fused to metal crowns are the most commonly used crowns across the world.
They have a metal core that provides the strength required to bear chewing forces. A layer of Ceramic material is added and sintered (fused) over the metal core.
Advantages
These caps can be color matched with the adjacent natural teeth thus making them the most acceptable dental crowns.
They have good life and are strong.
They can be used both in the visible and non-visible zones of mouth.
