What is Captek Crown?

Composition: Captek™ alloys are composed of 2 major components. The first component is a platinum and palladium mix that, when heated, forms a microscopic three-dimensional network of capillaries. The second component is 97.5% gold and 2/5% silver and, when melted, flows to fill these capillaries.

Advantages? 

• Strength and stability provided by the underlying gold
• Esthetic having a nearly natural appearance
• Eliminate unsightly gray or black lines commonly associated with traditional crowns
• Biocompatibility reduces the accumulation of harmful bacteria at the gum line by 90% compared to natural tooth structure
• Used in single units to roundhouse bridges
• Superior Fit
• High rate of Long Term Success.