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What are the full specifications of a Full Cast Metal restoration?

This article is a quick-reference specification sheet for the Full Cast Metal restoration. The narrative articles (material science, indications, preparation, records, workflow, seating, and administration) expand on each line below.

At-a-glance specifications

Specification Detail
Description Full-contour cast metal crown with high-noble, noble, and non-precious alloys available
Materials Metal of choice: non-precious white, noble yellow, or high-noble yellow
Applications Anterior crown, posterior crown, anterior bridge, posterior bridge (per ROE's product page)
Tooth shades Not applicable (metal restoration)
Esthetics ★★
Wear ★★★★★
Strength No numeric figure published by ROE; rated highest for wear and durability
Patient visits (est.) 2
Days in lab 5 days in lab (does not include shipping)
Warranty 2 years
Records Traditional or digital impressions, impression of prepared teeth, and opposing and bite registration (no shade required)
Preparation Minimum 0.5 mm occlusal clearance
Seating Clean the inside of the crown with cleaning solution; apply cement inside the crown and do not overfill; non-retentive preps may require light aluminous oxide abrasion at 20–40 lbs

Benefits summary

ROE highlights excellent tissue response (especially with gold alloys), the highest durability and longevity in the fixed lineup, high biocompatibility, and a restoration that is gentle on opposing dentition. The product page adds a service life exceeding 20–30 years, conservative preparation, a precise marginal seal, and optimal fit accuracy from gold's malleability.

Reading the strength rating

ROE's comparison grid leaves the numeric strength field blank for full cast metal and rates it five stars for wear. Practically, the benefit is fracture resistance: with no porcelain veneer, there is nothing to chip, so the restoration tolerates heavy occlusal load.

 

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Contact Information

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