Traditional metal-ceramic crowns and bridges are well-known to patients and have recommended themselves for their time-tested reliability.

Despite their advantages, however, metal-ceramic crowns also have fundamental drawbacks. As construction is based on a metal stem over which a ceramic mass is heat-molded, the result is opaque, unlike a natural tooth that freely transits light rays. Because of this dentists are increasingly hearing patient complaints about metal-ceramic crowns attached to frontal teeth being readily noticeable, especially under ultra-violet light (in night clubs, bars) and bright sunlight. Such teeth look unnatural.

This is the reason why metal-free ceramic was created to achieve the best cosmetic results. This technology allows for the creation of both single crowns and veneers (ceramic layers over teeth), and bridge prostheses that have the look of perfect natural teeth.

The technology requires the dentist to wield specialized techniques, the making of impressions with precision materials, a denturist who is both artist and sculptor in one, as well as modern, expensive equipment. This is why such treatment is undertaken only by the best prepared and talented specialists, and its results are so dramatic.

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