PFM vs. Zirconia Bridges: A 20-Year Lesson for Dentists

In this week’s Monday Morning Minute, Dr. Todd Shatkin showcases a stunning upper roundhouse case supported by 10 mono-implants, and shares a powerful clinical insight: while full zirconia offers strength, it can be prone to brittleness, leading to fractures over time. That’s why he’s seeing long-term success returning to porcelain-fused-to-metal bridges, proven to last 20+ years.

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PFM vs. Zirconia Bridges: A 20-Year Lesson for Dentists

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