PFM Cantilever Bridge
PFM Cantilever Bridge: Professional Guide for Dental Practices
What Is a PFM Cantilever Bridge?
A PFM Cantilever Bridge is a special tooth repair that uses one strong tooth to hold a fake tooth next to it. The porcelain-fused-to-metal prosthetics look like real teeth but have a strong metal part inside. This helps when you have just one good tooth to work with.
Why Choose PFM Cantilever Bridges?
Our lab makes high-quality bridges that meet all your needs. When you need to fix a missing tooth but have few options, our bridges help.
- Strong metal base – Won’t break under bite force
- Natural-looking – Matches other teeth
- Works with just one good tooth – No need for two supports
- Saves healthy teeth – No need to drill more teeth
Material Science Behind Our PFM Cantilever Bridges
We use top metal alloy composition options:
| Material Type | Advantages | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| CoCr Alloys | Very strong, less costly | Back teeth, heavy chewers |
| NiCr Alloys | Good fit, easy to work with | Most cases, good all-around |
| Type III/IV Gold | Best tissue response, excellent fit | Front teeth, metal allergies |
Our metal coping thickness is always at least 0.3mm, ensuring your framework rigidity requirements are met for long-lasting results.
Clinical Applications: When To Use PFM Cantilever Bridges
The cantilever bridge design principles are best for:
- Cases with limited abutment options (1:2 crown-root ratio)
- Distal extension cases with one strong tooth
- Non-vital tooth stabilization needs
- When implant-assisted hybrid designs are not possible
Technical Specifications: Built To Last
Our PFM Cantilever Bridges meet all technical needs:
- Maximum Span: 8mm (about 2 teeth width) [^1]
- Connector Size: At least 4mm² thick where teeth join
- Cement Space: 30-50μm for best fit
- Occlusal Thickness: 1.5mm metal/2.0mm porcelain for strength
We use Ivoclar Programat® furnaces and Jensen Twin.Flex™ for the best ceramic veneering protocols in the industry.
Manufacturing Excellence
Every PFM Cantilever Bridge goes through our quality system:
- 3Shape Dental System™ for perfect digital design
- Bego MiniCast® casting for tight margins (<50μm gap)
- 5-axis CNC finishing for smooth surfaces
- IPS Classic® porcelain layering for natural looks
- Dual verification to ensure perfect fit
Occlusal Force Management
Our PFM Cantilever Bridges are built to handle bite forces with:
- Stress-breaking connectors to prevent breaking
- Metal occlusal surfaces for heavy chewers (optional)
- Balanced occlusal loading design to spread force evenly
We can add metal lingual surfaces for extra strength when needed.
Patient Benefits That Matter To Your Practice
When you use our PFM Cantilever Bridges, your patients get:
- Natural-looking teeth with perfect color matches
- Comfortable fit that feels like their own teeth
- Less drilling of healthy teeth
- Easier cleaning than some other bridge types
Aesthetic Options
We offer many looks for your PFM Cantilever Bridges:
- Standard PFM – Good for most cases
- High Noble PFM – Best color at gum line
- Layered Porcelain – Most natural look
- Opacious Dentin Layering – Hides dark metals
For front teeth, consider our popular PFM Bridge Anterior options.
Technical Superiority
Our lab uses ISO 22674:2016 standards and ADA Specification No. 38 to make sure every bridge is perfect. We test for:
- Metal-ceramic bond strength (>25MPa)
- Margin integrity testing (<50μm gaps)
- Thermal expansion compatibility between metals and ceramics
- Passive fit verification on models
Compatibility With All Modern Systems
Our PFM Cantilever Bridges work with:
- All impression materials (digital or physical)
- All common cements (RelyX™, Panavia™ 21, G-Cem ONE™)
- All prep designs (chamfer, shoulder, feather edge)
- All bite registration methods
Advanced Case Planning
For complex cases, we offer:
- Free digital wax-up previews
- Strain gauge measurements for stress points
- Occlusal force distribution analysis for perfect bite
Comparison: PFM vs. Other Bridge Types
| Feature | PFM Cantilever | All-Ceramic | Zirconia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Looks | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Cost | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Durability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Ease of Adjustment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
For high-strength needs in back teeth, also see our PFM Crown Molar options.
Step-By-Step Order Process
Getting your PFM Cantilever Bridge is easy:
- Upload your STL files to our portal
- Pick your alloy and porcelain system
- Get a digital design preview in 4 hours
- Approve or request changes
- Track progress on our dashboard
- Receive final product in 3 days [^2]
Why Work With Us
As one of China’s top dental labs, we deliver:
- 24% faster turnaround than most labs
- 0.8% remake rate (industry average: 3.5%)
- Free design revisions before production
- Full ISO certification and quality control
- Expert technical support from our team
Technical Support Tools
We help you succeed with:
- Prep guides for ideal abutment tooth preparation
- Digital shade matching tools
- Case planning assistance
- Free case consultation with our technicians
Material Options Comparison
| Metal Base | Porcelain System | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| NiCr | GC Initial® MC GF | Standard cases, cost-effective |
| CoCr | IPS Classic® | High strength needs |
| Gold Alloy | Jensen Diamond | Premium aesthetics, metal-sensitive patients |
For implant cases, check our specialized PFM Implant Crown solutions.
Quality Assurance Promise
Every PFM Cantilever Bridge undergoes:
- Digital margin analysis
- Occlusal contact verification
- Articulation testing
- Surface quality inspection
- Final fit verification
Expert Recommendations
Our technical team suggests:
- Stay within 8mm span length for best results
- Use at least 1.5mm occlusal reduction
- Consider metal occlusal for bruxers
- Ensure sufficient interocclusal space (2mm minimum)
Order Your PFM Cantilever Bridge Today
Contact us to discuss your case needs and start with a free consultation. Our team is ready to help create the perfect PFM Cantilever Bridge for your patients.
[^1]: Based on finite element analysis testing showing optimal stress distribution at spans under 8mm for cantilever designs. [^2]: Production time after design approval, excluding shipping time.
