This article outlines product specifications for crown, bridge, veneer, and inlay/onlay cases.
Overall Preparation Information
- Dandy recommends chamfer and shoulder margins. For additional information on margin types, please refer to Find Recommended Margin Types for Digital Scans.
- For recommended reduction values for each material, please refer to Crown and Bridge Prep Design Guide.
Zirconia Material Characteristics and Specifications
| Characteristic | Aesthetic Zirconia | Monolithic Zirconia | Porcelain Fused to Zirconia (PFZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | >900 MPa | ~1350 MPa | Core: 1350 MPa / Porcelain: 80-120 MPa |
| Construction | 4Y | 3Y | 3Y Core |
| Material Shades | Vita Classical 16 | Vita Classical 16 | Vita Classical 16 |
| Pontic Limits | Max one consecutive | None | None |
| Span Limits | None | <=24 mm | <=24 mm |
| Translucency | Medium | Least | Highest |
Clinical considerations: Best uses are crowns and bridges. For aesthetic zirconia, single-unit crowns.
Lithium Disilicate/Emax Material Characteristics and Specifications
| Characteristic | Full-Contour (milled) | Porcelain Layered (milled) |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 360 MPa (Milled) |
360 MPa (Core Milled) 80-120 MPa layered porcelain |
| Material Shades | Vita Classical 16 and Vita 3D Master | Vita Classical 16 and Vita 3D Master |
| Pontic Limits | N/A | N/A |
| Span Limits | N/A | N/A |
| Translucency | Most | Medium |
Clinical considerations: Best uses are single-unit crowns, inlays/onlays, and veneers. Only mandibular incisors can be manufactured in a 3-unit full-contour bridge.
PFM Material Characteristics and Specifications
| Characteristic | All PFM Materials |
|---|---|
| Material Shades | Vita Classical 16 with gold or chromatic cores |
| Pontic Limits | N/A |
| Span Limits | N/A |
| Translucency | Most |
For a list of all PFM materials offered, view Find PFM Product Specifications
Full Metal Restoration Characteristics and specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Construction Methods | Cast, milled, or 3D-printed selective laser melting (SLM) |
| Material Shades | Gold or Monochromatic |
| Recommended Use | Single-unit molars |
For a list of all metal materials offered, view Find Full Metal Product Specifications
Temporary characteristics and specifications
| Characteristic | PMMA |
|---|---|
| Material Shades | Vita Classical |
| Pontic Limits | N/A |
| Span Limits | N/A |
| Translucency | none |
Please note: PMMA is not intended for use longer than 3 months. This is a temporary material. PMMA can be used for 1-14 units.
To see a full list of what fixed restoration products Dandy offers, please refer to our Product Offerings Guide
- Global IFU - Crown (Ceramic)
- Global IFU - Bridge (Ceramic)
- Global IFU - Inlay - Ceramic
- Global IFU - Veneer