Porcelain Fused to Zirconia
Porcelain fused to zirconia pairs a high-strength zirconia core with hand-layered porcelain, so you get the fracture resistance of zirconia beneath the depth and translucency of layered ceramic. It suits anterior and esthetic-zone cases that need more character than a monolithic surface can give. Our ceramists layer and characterize each unit to your shade, then verify margin and occlusion before it ships.
Where porcelain fused to zirconia fits
- Anterior esthetics: Layered porcelain over a zirconia core where translucency and character matter.
- Esthetic-zone bridges: Strength for the span with a lifelike display surface.
- High-value single crowns: A premium finish where a monolithic look is not enough.
Layered where you see it, strong where it counts
Monolithic zirconia is strong but flat; feldspathic layering brings a tooth to life. Porcelain fused to zirconia gives you both: the core carries the load, the layered porcelain carries the esthetics. We manage the bond between core and porcelain to control chipping risk, and cut back only where the display zone benefits, leaving strength in the functional areas.
What's included
- Design reviewed against your prescription and submitted records
- Digital and traditional case submissions supported
- Material and workflow guidance before production
- Quality-control review completed before delivery
- Major scanner workflows and open STL or PLY files accepted
- Case-specific technical support from the Laguna team
Questions? Call us at +1 (916) 688-1333, 7 days a week.
Frequently asked questions
Send a completed prescription, the final scan or impression, opposing arch, bite record, stump shade, requested final shade, and photographs. Complete records let us confirm the porcelain fused to zirconia design before production.
Yes. We accept major intraoral scanner workflows and open STL or PLY files. Contact our team if you need help connecting your scanner or transferring a case.
The standard estimate is 8 days in lab. Timing varies with complexity, records and approvals, so confirm the current schedule when submitting.
Porcelain fused to zirconia layers porcelain over a zirconia core for esthetics; full-contour zirconia is monolithic for strength; PFM layers porcelain over metal. We match the choice to the zone and load.
Rush service may be available depending on case type, records and the production schedule. Call before sending so we can confirm feasibility and your requested delivery date.