Restoration	Pictures		Pros	Cons	Comments
Captek Vintage Halo or Finesse			• Au 88.5%, Pd 4.4%, Pt 3.9%, Ag 2.8%, Ir 0.4% • Non-oxidizing internal luster.	• Slightly weaker core than cast metal PFM • Opaque core.
CeraPlus			Pros	Cons	Comments
			• Best esthetics • Master ceramics available • All types of custom fabrications available.	• More abrasive to natural dentition than low-fusing ceramics • opaque core.	• Compares with all high-fusing porcelain systems.
CeraPlus Finesse Low-fusing	photo coming soon		Pros	Cons	Comments
			• Less abrasive • Easier polishablility • All types of custom fabrications available.	• Slightly higher cost • Opaque core.	Compares with other low-fusing porcelain systems.
CeraTech			Pros	Cons	Comments
			• Our Best Price, Flat-rate PFM • No extra charge for non-precious alloy, CoCr • Noble alloy available •  Metal lingual, metal occlusal and proc shoulder margin designs are available at extra charge.	Maximum 3 single units per case • Maximum 1 anterior unit per case • Bridges not available • Complicated characterizations and custom shading not available • More abrasive to natural dentition than low-fusing ceramics • opaque core.	• Compares with all high-fusing porcelain systems.

• Recommended Application • PFMs

Restoration	Antr/Postr	Veneer	Inlay/Onlay	Crown	Bridge	Implants	Prep	Cements	Bonding
Captek Vintage Halo or Finesse	Anterior & Posterior	No	No				Std PFM Prep.	No special cementation requirements; use any cement.	NA
CeraPlus	Anterior & Posterior	No	No				Std PFM Prep.	No special cementation requirements; use any cement.	NA
CeraPlus Finesse Low-fusing	Anterior & Posterior	No	No				Std PFM Prep.	No special cementation requirements; use any cement.	NA
CeraTech	Anterior & Posterior	No	No			No	Std PFM Prep.	No special cementation requirements; use any cement.	NA

The recommendations contained in this guide include both manufacturers' information and the opinion of Killian Dental Ceramics about the best indicated use for achieving optimal benefit from these restorative products when fabricated by Killian Dental Ceramics.  This guide should not be interpreted to contradict any manufacturers' literature.