Shaw Lab Group hosts a full selection of restorations for your implant crowns and bridges. Our restorations work with all implant brands, but there may be best use scenarios for restorations on certain types of implants and abutments. Contact us for more information on your specific implant needs.
Implant Restorations
- Single unit to full mouth implant restorations
- Shaw technicians are extremely experienced in treatment planning implant cases
- Put your trust in Shaw’s technicians who have crafted over 100,000 implant crowns
ShawZir
Full contour zirconia restorative option created for high case acceptance designed for posterior cases. This very strong, chip resistant option is more aesthetic than PFM’s and can fit restorations up to 12 units.
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When to use
- full arch implant bridges
- single unit crowns
- bridges with up to four pontics in the anterior
- bridges with up to 2 pontics in the posterior
- one unit cantilever bridges
- maryland bridges
- inlay bridges
When not to use
- veneers
- knife edge margins
- less than .8mm clearance
- less than 3mm in height for connectors
ShawST
Most commonly used in the anterior, ShawST is our highest translucency full zirconia option, complete with optimum strength most closely mimicking the natural dentin of the tooth.
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When to use
- Up to 3-unit anterior bridges with one pontic
- Single unit anterior or posterior crowns
When not to use
- cantilever bridges
- knife edge margins
- rough or sharp edged preps
- less than 0.8mm clearance
Shaw Premium
Shaw Premium combines a strong, chip resistant zirconia core with layered porcelain allows for complex shades, characterization and translucency for single to full arch non metal restorations.
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When to use
- full arch implant bridges
- single unit crowns
- bridges with up to four pontics in the anterior
- bridges with up to 2 pontics in the posterior
- one unit cantilever bridges
- maryland bridges
- inlay bridges
When not to use
- veneers
- knife edge margins
- less than 0.8mm clearance
- less than 3mm in height for connectors
Non-Precious PFM
Non-precious type 4 metal is an economic option for PFMs that is exceptionally strong, works with thin walls and can be one unit or large bridges.
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When to use
- up to 14 units
- knife edge margins
- to block dark stumps
- full arch restorations
- single crowns
- bridges
- thin walled restorations
When not to use
- heavy bruxer
Semi-Precious PFM
A strong, ductile, type 4, high performing noble option for PFMs that is silver and palladium free. Strong enough for thin walls and performs well as single units and large bridges.
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When to use
- up to 14 units
- knife edge margins
- to block dark stumps
- full arch restorations
- single crowns
- bridges
- thin walled restorations
When not to use
- heavy bruxer
Precious PFM
A high noble, palladium free, type 3 PFM made with a rich yellow 88% gold, that is esthetic with exceptional biocompatibility.
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When to use
- up to 14 units
- knife edge margins
- to block dark stumps
- full arch restorations
- single crowns
- bridges
- thin walled restorations
When not to use
- heavy bruxer
e.max Milled
This lithium disilicate glass ceramic is a natural looking, highly aesthetic, tooth coloured material with excellent light optical properties, flexural strength and high fracture toughness. This method allows for faster turn around time.
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When to use
- partial crowns
- minimally invasive crowns
- crowns
- single tooth implants
- can block out dark stumps
When not to use
- very deep subgingical preparations
- patients with severely reduced residual dentitions
- bruxism
- posterior bridges
e.max Pressed
This lithium disilicate glass ceramic is a natural looking, highly aesthetic, tooth coloured material with excellent light optical properties, flexural strength and high fracture toughness.
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When to use
- occlusal veneers
- veneers
- inlays
- onlays
- partial crowns
- minimally invasive crowns
- crowns
- 3 unit bridges in the anterior
- 3 unit bridges in the premolar region up to the second premolar
- single tooth implants
- can block out dark stumps
When not to use
- very deep subgingical preparations
- patients with severely reduced residual dentitions
- bruxism
- posterior bridges