Metal Porcelain Crown

Dental restoration technique with porcelain fused to metal crown in an all-in-one solution. The metal substructure in these crowns provides the required strength and durability, while the porcelain crown gives you aesthetically pleasing, naturally looking teeth. Abbreviated as PFM, this restoration technique suits patients with large cavities, teeth discoloration, and fractures.

Lastly, the best thing about PFM is that it is a cost-effective solution compared to other ceramic crowns. So, people with budget constraints can readily go for this.

On average, porcelain-infused metal crowns may last up to 10-15 years. Their longer lifespan is due to the metallic substructure, which saves them from chewing and grinding.

A metal porcelain crown can cost you around 300-800 pounds.. However, nothing is definite in PFM crown cases, as the actual cost depends on the metal used. If you buy a crown fused to gold metal, the cost will rise, while the crowns with base metal alloys would be much cheaper.

Further, the location of the treatment also decides the price. If you are undergoing PFM crown treatment in countries like the UK and the USA, it will surely dig holes in your pocket.

On the other hand, getting dental treatments in Antalya will be much more affordable.

Ballipinar Dental Clinic is an affordable dental treatment center where you can find multiple general and cosmetic dental solutions. Book an appointment with our dental experts, and they will suggest the best possible treatment.

Also, don’t worry if you do not belong to Turkiye, as we also offer international patient Services for our clients. You can contact our team for detailed information regarding this.

Zirconia Crowns are made from a solid block of strong material zirconia and thus become a fully-shaped tooth restoration. On the other hand, PFM comprises two layers: a metal substructure with a ceramic layer. Due to the thermal expansion features of metal and ceramic, many cases of fracturing, chipping, or breaking of the ceramic coating have been reported. Secondly, the layered structure also leaves imperfections in the final restorations.

In most cases, zirconia restorations are better than PFM, and there are very few incidences where PFM becomes an ideal solution. One such case is bridges where vertical height is a restriction. In bridge cases, zirconia crowns are not successful due to bridge connectors. On the other hand, the metal structure in PFM ensures durability in such compact areas.