Dental Crowns                       

Lava (PFZ) Crowns

  Traditionally, Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) crowns were developed by porcelain fusing to a metal substructure.  With further development, all-ceramic (porcelain) dental crowns were developed to produce a more natural appearance.  Significant advancements have since been made, with Lava dental crowns generating a considerable buzz in the cosmetic dentistry industry. 

  Lava dental crowns present an innovative computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology to produce an all-ceramic crown on a zirconia base.  Lava dental crowns were created by the need for all-ceramic dental restorations in the posterior region, which is an increasingly important aspect of dental care.  Until Lava dental crowns, there were no real suitable ceramics or economic processing procedures available.  With the new LAVA system, it will be possible to satisfy these demands in the future. 

 The Lava system is based on the machining of presintered zirconia, which, due to its outstanding mechanical properties, its biocompatibility, and its excellent esthetics in combination with a specially designed veneer ceramic, is the ideal candidate for these applications.  Presintering is the process of heating of a compact at a temperature below the normal final sintering temperature to increase the ease of handling or shaping the compact.  Zirconia is a high-tech ceramic material that is characterized by its outstanding stability and biocompatibility, as well as strength levels that are significantly higher than other all-ceramic materials.  In addition to strength, Lava all-ceramic system restorations display excellent esthetics and precise fit characteristics.  In combination with a corresponding CAD/CAM unit, the use of an easy-to-machine presintered ceramic material allows for the first time a reliable, fully-automated and thus, fast manufacturing of the Lava Dental Crown. 

The advantages of Lava Dental Crown is summarized:

• Excellent esthetics and translucency
• Outstanding marginal fit
• Superior strength of zirconia with high fracture resistance
• 8 shades of zirconia framework
• Ideal for 3-unit bridge applications
• Successful 3-year clinical trial

  The esthetics and biocompatibility of Lava restorations represent the optimum in all-ceramic systems.  Many cosmetic dentists today are shifting towards the use of Lava Dental Crowns.  They are surprised by the results - Excellent clinical margin, fit and stability, and superior aesthetics.  Preparations require removal of less tooth structure, and cementation can be accomplished using proven, conventional techniques.

If you want a natural and lasting change to your smile while optimizing length, rotations and alignment problems, then Lava denture crowns can reshape and whiten your teeth and improve your smile dramatically. 

Captek Crowns:

The secret to the success of Captek™ is the advanced "Capillary Casting Technology" used to produce the gold coping for Captek crowns and bridges. The unique composite metal is 88% gold reinforced with small particles of high fusing and high strength platinum and palladium, resulting in a restoration with the vital and natural look of gold, the superior strength and durability of platinum and palladium and the extra benefit of reducing harmful bacteria around the gums.

 

Health

• The advanced gold coping material is proven to reduce the accumulation of harmful bacteria at the gum line by 90% compared to natural tooth structure.*

Strength

• The infusion of platinum and palladium into gold produces an extremely dense and strong coping.
• Extreme bond strength between the porcelain and Captek gold reduces fractures.

Esthetics

• Captek gold does not oxidize, eliminating the black or gray margins of traditional PFMs.
• The warm gold color of Captek understructure provides natural light dispersion.

WHY PRESSED CERAMIC?

 Pressed ceramic technology produces consistently precise crowns by eliminating shrinkage, porosity and the inconsistency of brush build-ups.

Defined anatomy with occlusal accuracy and precise contacts

• Because there is no porosity or shrinkage, your case can be idealized in wax, then duplicated in pressed ceramics. No need for porcelain additions, corrections or repairs.

Shade vitality and consistency

• Pre-blended ingots (70% dentin shade, 30% enamel translucency) provide natural looking depth of translucency and color.

Increase Strength

• Closed system of continuous pressure "pressing" eliminates porosity and impurities, providing a denser, stronger crown with a flawless surface.

Surface integrity

• Pressed technology eliminates porcelain shrinkage and porosity, making a smoother and stronger surface that is less abrasive to opposing natural dentition.