PFM Crowns & Bridges
Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and bridges on base, noble or high noble alloy, made in house at our Brooklyn dental lab. The invoice states the alloy class, and we supply the alloy certificate.
Base Metal or Precious Alloy
Choose base metal for strength at a lower cost, or noble and high noble alloys when margins and biocompatibility come first. Both are layered with porcelain in our lab.
Base metal frameworks for strength at a lower cost. PFM on base metal takes longer than 5 business days.
- Posterior crowns
- Bridges with more than two pontics
- Heavy bites
High noble or noble alloy frameworks for marginal adaptation and biocompatibility, from 5 business days.
- Margins where fit matters most
- Patients sensitive to base metals
- Alloy class on the invoice, certificate supplied
We Build PFM Restorations That Still Make Sense
Not every case requires monolithic zirconia. PFM remains a practical solution in specific clinical situations.
Metal Strength
Reliable for Long Spans
For long posterior bridges, a metal framework carries the load through the connectors. Long-span bridges take longer than 5 business days, so call us to plan the delivery date.
Marginal Control
Consistent Coping Fit
Our technicians design every coping in CAD/CAM software, then mill or cast it, so the porcelain has even support and is less likely to chip. Ask, and we send the design for your review before production.
Cost Flexibility
Base or Precious Options
Base metal gives strength at a lower cost; noble and high noble alloys resist corrosion and refine the margin. Whichever you choose, the invoice states the alloy class, and we supply the alloy certificate.
Get Started with Elegant Dental Laboratory
Send the form and we set up your account and your Lab Portal access. Tick the box to get our fee schedule before your first case.
New York City
PFM for New York Practices
We make porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and bridges in house. Precious-alloy PFM is from 5 business days; PFM on non-precious alloy and long-span bridges take longer. Rush is decided case by case.
Our drivers pick up and deliver cases free every business day in all five boroughs and 13 counties of northern New Jersey (Pickup and Delivery). Practices elsewhere can print a free UPS label.
We accept STL and PLY scans from all major intraoral scanners. Every case is made in our 7,000 sq. ft. Brooklyn lab by more than 35 technicians, with no outsourcing. More on our New York dental lab page.
Guides for Dentists
Learn More About PFM Crowns
PFM vs. Zirconia Crowns
When metal-ceramic still makes sense, with survival and chipping data.
CDT Codes for Lab Work
How PFM crowns, retainers and pontics are coded by alloy class.
PFM FAQ
Common Questions About PFM Restorations
When should I choose PFM over zirconia?
Choose PFM when you want a metal framework, for example in bridges with more than two pontics or next to existing PFM crowns. When occlusal room is tight, solid zirconia needs less reduction. Our PFM vs. zirconia guide compares them case by case.
What alloys do you use?
Base metal (Ni-Cr or Co-Cr), noble and high noble alloys. The invoice states the alloy class, and we supply the alloy certificate.
Are PFMs still relevant with modern materials?
Yes. Zirconia has taken over many indications, but PFM is still a predictable choice for some posterior crowns and long bridges, and many patients already have PFM in the mouth.
Do you make full gold crowns and cast post and cores?
Yes. We cast full gold crowns, gold inlays and onlays, and post and cores. The invoice states the alloy class, and we supply the alloy certificate.
What is the warranty coverage?
PFM restorations are covered for up to 7 years when the failure is due to material or workmanship. Coverage does not depend on your cement protocol and includes a shade mismatch. Details on Policies & Warranties.
Can PFMs be used for multi-unit bridges?
Yes. PFM remains a reliable option for posterior bridges where connector strength is critical, including bridges with more than two pontics. Long-span bridges take longer than 5 business days.
