The Main Advantage of the Combination of Porcelain and Metal

question 33

Multiple Choice

The main advantage of the combination of porcelain and metal for fixed crown and bridge prosthodontics is:

• A) superior esthetics when contrasted with all-porcelain jacket crowns
• B) the strength and durability given to the restoration by the bond between a metal internal core and the esthetic external porcelain covering
• C) direct fabrication of the restoration in the patient's mouth
• D) the use of high-fusing porcelain for superior bonding to tooth structure

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