Re: Porcelain Over Titanium?

There are systems now which will mill titanium crown-sub-structures.

Most noble porcelain to metal crowns use a platinum/palladium mix.

I have never used non-noble metals (except in temporary SSC's) since DS.

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Stephen [What's a Temporary?], D.D.S.
Michigan, USA
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"Robert" <robreed@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Mark & Steven Bornfeld" <bornfeldmung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Robert wrote:
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>>> I asked my dentist about porcelain crowns for front teeth and he said he
>>> uses porcelain on titanium. Is this a good method and does it look as
>>> natural as plain porcelain, he said it does.
>>>
>>> Also, I have to have crown recemented and he's going to put a titanium
>>> post and built up core. Is price of $450 right? Probably need a new
>>> crown if original doesn't fit right as well.
>>
>> Either you heard wrong, or your dentist is misinformed.
>
> I heard correctly. In fact, I told him I wanted porcelain because it looks
> the most natural in front and he said he uses porcelain over titanium and
> assured me that the titanium is thin and you can't see it. Also, I
> mentioned different metals and he never uses base metal only noble. I
> doubt if he's misinformed since he's been practising over 30 years and
> I've never heard any complaints against him. BTW, this was the first time
> I went to him and although I didn't ask I don't think he accepts any
> insurance. Is this unusual? Just needed name, dob and medical history. See
> you really don't need SS and a million things do you? That's for dentists
> who are afraid the patients won't pay the bill lol
>
> The area is good but is $450 for a post regardless of whether it's gold or
> titanium plus a core build up plus recementing the crown an average price?
> Crown I think might have to be remade.
>
>
> BTW, how long have you boys been practising?
>
>
>
> Titanium is
>> strong and light, but notoriously hard to cast.
>> Most porcelain/metal crowns are built on copings of various gold alloys,
>> or variants on stainless steel.
>>
>> Steve
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>> Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
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>> Brooklyn, NY
>> 718-258-5001
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