PFM v Zirconia
PFM
- Mechanical Bonding with luting cement to lock in crown
- Need to remove enough tooth structure to make room for metal and porcelain layers
- Inferior esthetics. Must use very opaque porcelain to mask metal underneath. Natural teeth are slightly translucent.
Zirconia
- Chemical Bonding with resin cement as well as mechanical bonding
- very strong ceramic
- highly aesthetic appearance
Healthy Teeth Dental 