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Veneering Porcelain – What type of porcelain is used for the overlay materials for zirconia copings?

April 26, 2017copings Materials overlay porcelain type Used Veneering Zirconia

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Veneering Porcelain – What type of porcelain is used for the overlay materials for zirconia copings?

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There are a number of zirconia-optimized porcelain systems available. Most zirconia ceramics have a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of about 10. Make sure the overlay porcelain has a CTE close to 10. Do not use porcelain intended for PFM.