Material Choices for Implants

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal

The long-term reliability of PFM can hide metal abutments due to layering of opaque porcelain. Various gold alloy options are available. 

Porcelain-Fused-to-Zirconia 

This metal-free solution is strong, attractive and opaque enough to hide metal abutments beneath it.

IPS e.max®

Lithium disilicate offers superb aesthetics but has structural limitations. If used on metal abutments, opaquing is needed.

For optimal anterior aesthetics, it should be placed over a Zirconia abutment.

Fully-milled Monolithic Zirconia 

A high-strength metal-free material produced using a CAD/CAM process allows excellent marginal adaptation, though care with adjustment is required. Careful case selection is necessary to minimise wear of the opposing dentition.

Ultra Translucent Zirconia

A new formula of Zirconia, offering a unique combination of translucency and strength, Ultra translucent Zirconia is a breakthrough given that traditionally Zirconia is considered a strong but opaque material with questionable aesthetics in anterior regions.