Features

• Strong
• Versatile
• Used for over 60 years
• Alloy options include high noble, noble (semi-precious) or non-precious alloy

Benefits

• Good marginal integrity
• Strength and durability
• Restoration lifespan can be 30 years or more with good oral hygiene practices
• Tried and true certified alloys

Indications

• Anterior/Posterior crowns
• Bridges of any span
• Implant crowns
• Crowns under partials

Contraindications

• Not recommended for restorations matching highly translucent teeth or all ceramic crowns on adjacent teeth
• Not recommended for patients with specific alloy sensitivities

Prep

• Incisal/Occlusal Reduction: 2mm
• Facial/Lingual Reduction: 1.5 mm
• Cervical Reduction: 1.2 mm