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Esthetic
Why is Captek esthetically superior to all-ceramic restorations?
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What features of the composite metal make Captek restorations so esthetic?
Features
Esthetic Benefits
 Mimics natural healthy structures and adds a
natural vitality into the final result.
Maximizes room for veneering porcelain and
mazimize esthetics with conservative tooth
reduction.
Final results look real and attractive from any
viewing angle.
Indicated for dark colored perparations,
endodontically treated teeth, over post and
cores and implant abutments.
All of the features and benefits listed above are unique
to Captek and cannot be found in base, noble or high noble traditional alloys,
regardless of the gold content.
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Is Captek™ indicated for combination cases with all-ceramics or veneers?
Yes. Captek™ is an ideal esthetic solution for combination cases. Captek provides a perfect canvas that breathes life into full coverage restorations and makes it easy to match with surrounding veneers.
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Strength
Do Captek™ crowns and bridges have the strength to withstand posterior forces even with bruxers?
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What is the minimum wall thickness of a Captek coping?
0.2 - 0.3mm. Captek™ “metal composite” is thinner relative to any other core material, thus maximizing room for ceramics. Even still, thanks to the reinforced internal skeleton, the porcelain benefits from maximum protection.
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Is Captek™ indicated where occlusal space is considered large?
Yes. The metal composite materials can be designed to support and protect porcelain for almost any clinical situation.
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Health
Yes, Captek is incredibly healthy!
Captek is the only material clinically proven to reduce harmful plaque and bacteria levels in the sulcus over time.
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Features
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Reasons
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Benefits
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· 90% fewer bacteria in the sulcus than around natural healthy tooth structure*
· No harmful oxides*
· Extremely accurate marginal seal*
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The biocompatibility of the metal composite is derived from these unique characteristics:
1. High nobility,
2. High purity, no oxides.
3. An extraordinary low surface energy
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· Long-term protection of the restored tooth from re-decay and the effects from periodontal disease
· Aids in maintaining oral health which is highly connected with systemic diseases including cardiopulmonary disease
· Will not corrode or breakdown.
· Highly recommended for any patient with periodontal disease, cardiopulmonary disease, diabetes or those who are on medications. Also recommended for patients with dry mouth, or have trouble maintaining good oral hygiene.
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Should Captek™ be considered for patients with or without periodontal conditions?
Yes. Captek™ is a healthy solution for all patients who need to keep their soft tissues healthy over time. In fact, Captek is considered by some to be the “Periodontal Crown™.
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Captek Bridges
Is Captek™ indicated for bridges?
Yes!
Captek™ was originally designed to answer the many challenges of restoring fixed bridgework. The metal composite, combined with the unique bridge fabrication technique, produces high strength combined with unmatched accuracy, esthetics, health and vibration resistance.
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What is the maximum pontic span for Captek™ bridges?
Indications include anterior and posterior short- and long-span bridges over natural teeth or implant abutments. Standard metal ceramic principles apply.
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What are the benefits of Captek Bridges in addition to esthetics, strength and health?
Versatility and fit. First, there are many clinical reasons for dentists to utilize various margin designs in preparing bridge abutments. Captek is perfectly indicated to accept a chamfer or shoulder on the buccal and a bevel or knife margin on the interproximal or on the lingual. Secondly, fit is critical to long term success and and to minimize appointments. The unique composite metal and the patented bridge process minimize distortion that, to this day, frusterate dentist who rely on traditional metal ceramic bridges.
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How is a Captek bridge fabricated?
Step 1. The lab selects the Captek Nano Bridge & Implant material. Copings are fabricated, then seated on the abutments.
Step 2. A custom pontic is waxed to the Captek copings. The pontic is cast, finished and indexed passively to the Captek copings. A traditional low gold alloy is chosen based on having high yield strength and high temperature sag resistance (contact a Captek rep for pontic metal selection).
Step 3. A Zero shrinkage composite metal connection material called In-Connect is placed in-between the Captek copings and Pontic and fired in a porcelain furnace.
Results: The Captek Bridge system combines the perfect balance of properties in one system. Rigidity in the pontic space and resiliency to protect the abutment teeth. The components come together with extreme accuracy that is maintained throughout porcelain applications.
No other system offers this balance. Some are too hard and rigid; others are too soft and resilient. The Captek Technology is the right balance of rigidity and resiliency.
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Ceramics
What type of porcelain is compatible with Captek™?
ANY porcelain developed for metal ceramics.
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Can press-to ceramics be applied to Captek™?
Yes. Captek™ is an ideal understructure to protect all veneering porcelains, including Press-To Ceramics.
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Clinical Questions
What cement is recommended?
Any traditional cement.
Cementation tips:
o When trying in, Captek restorations will have passive and complete fit. They will not require pressure to seat.
o Light lining of cement is all that is required.
o Seat crown with steady and light pressure
o aluminum oxide (50um) abrading (20 to 40 lbs.) of internal surface is needed when:
• Bonding,
• For molar crowns, and
• If preparation lacks resistance and retention form
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Are metal collars possible with Captek™?
Yes. The composite metal nature of Captek™ is very strong, making it ideal for metal collars. Exposed Captek™ metal at the margin is recommended wherever esthetics permits because of tremendous health benefits.
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What type of preparation can be used for Captek™?
Preparation of doctor’s choice, matched to clinical situation.
Follow PFM preparation guidelines with standard retention and resistance form:
Axial Walls
o Reduction: 1 – 1.5mm
o Height: 4mm for Posterior teeth
3mm for anterior teeth
Occlusal Clearance
o 1.5mm minimum
Margin Design
o Doctor’s choice of shoulder, chamfer, knife-edge or bevel
Margin Placement
o Doctor’s choice (equi, sub/or supra gingival) depending upon clinical situation and patient needs.
Coping Design
o All configurations of metal designs are possible (metal-to-edge, collar, or porcelain margin). This versatility greatly enhances a dentist’s ability to maximize treatment results.
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Is Captek™ indicated for implant abutments?
Yes. Captek™ is the perfect choice for implants due to esthetics, strength, vibration management and biocompatibility.
A version of the Captek metal composite called Captek Nano Bridge and Implant™ was specifically designed for this indication.
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Are porcelain butt margins indicated for Captek and if so, when?
Yes. Captek™ can be fabricated for any margin design and situation. Porcelain butt margins, metal to the edge, and metal collars are ALL possible depending on the clinical requirements and doctor preference.
Porcelain butt margins are recommended for esthetics when preparation margins in the esthetic zone are left supra gingival or in the case of thin tissue and margin placement is equi or supra gingival.
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