Drake Dental Laboratory . Charlotte, NC

• Traditional Preparation Technique
• Versatility of Cement or Bond
• Indicated for Nearly all Positions
• Unsurpassed Fit
• No Gingival "Black Line"
• High Strength
• Biocompatible
• Excellent Esthetics
• Clinically Proven and Accepted
• Over 30,000 Drake Produced Units
• Combination of Latest Technology
and Team Drake Creativity

Product Description: The evolution of CAD CAM technology now provides an opportunity for Team Drake to restore teeth with clinically proven zirconia material in previously unavailable applications. We can produce extremely well adapted full coverage restorations which rival the benchmark established by PFM dentistry. These restorations can be confidently placed in all positions in the mouth (except 2nd molar), giving you the versatility, biocompatibility, and natural esthetics necessary to please you and most importantly your patient.

ADA Insurance Codes: Crown - D2740 / Bridge Abutment - D6740 / Pontic - D6245

Product Indications: Single Crowns, Splinted Crowns and Bridges up to and including full arch in any anterior and posterior position, except 2nd molar.

Product Contra-Indications: Z-sthetic restorations CANNOT be placed in areas in which the occlusal clearance is less than 2.0mm, bruxers or where there is poor posterior support and is not recommended for 2nd molars.

Recommended Preparation Type: The recommended preparations for Z-sthetic restorations are the rounded shoulder or chamfer preparation. The preparations should have polished or rounded external line angles to minimize stress and potential fracture.

Recommended Incisal/Occlusal clearance measurement (mm): The recommended ideal clearance is 1.5mm for anterior and 2.0mm for posterior.

Recommended Shade Guide: Vita Classic, Vita 3-D and Ivoclar Chromascope

Recommended Cement and Technique: Any crown and bridge cement can be used including Resin Modified Glass Ionomers. The best bond strength is accomplished with Resin Cement.

Benefits for the Doctor: Versatility, Natural Esthetics, Strength, Conventional Crown and Bridge Procedure, Cementable.

Benefits for the Patients:
Natural Esthetics, Biocompatibility, No Metallic Taste, No Sensitivity to Hot or Cold, Long Lasting, Reimbursement Available

Helpful Hints: To achieve optimum vitality in the esthetic zone the rounded shoulder or deep (1.0) chamfer preparation is recommended.