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Ceramco
-metal

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Advantages
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Strongest
type of esthetic crown
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Doesn't
fracture or chip as easily as alternative esthetic
type crown
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Usually
most economical esthetic crowns
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Disadvantages
Metal
may be visible if tissue shrinks, Metal
may be visible if tissue is thin, Metal
may affect color of porcelain,Possible
bluish tint of gum if gum tissue is thin and metal
shows through.
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Ceramco
-metal crown with porcelain butt joint

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Advantages
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Disadvantages
Metal
usually visible from inside view only, Underlying
metal may affect color of porcelain, Porcelain
margin more susceptible to chipping than metal, More
costly to make
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All
- porcelain or cast glass

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Advantages
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Disadvantages
Not
as strong as ceramco metal crown, Margin
may be more susceptible to chipping, More
costly to make
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Full
Metal

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Advantages
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Strong
crown
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Very
Economical
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Disadvantages
Esthetically
dissatisfactory
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