4. Occlusal Layer:
• Zirconium silicate 164Mpa
(hybrid ceramic)
Uncured Layer:
• Zirconium silicate hybrid ceramic
What is it?
High strength lab made occlusal layer with 5 sizes per tooth.
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Case Section
Some examples of suitable cases are:
• Patients in need of an affordable alternative to
traditional crowns
• Teeth with large failed direct restorations
• One visit option desired
• MOD restorations and weakened/ missing cusps
• Root treated posterior teeth
• Cracked teeth
• Occlusal coverage to raise vertical dimension
• Reconstruction of posterior teeth with severe dental erosion
• Young patients requiring a conservative alternative to traditional crowns
12. Lithium and Hybrid
Hybrid Ceramic
Impact absorbing
Low wear
Easy occlusion adjustment and repairable
Can stain if wanted
Hybrid Ceramic
13. 3 mm occlusal reduction3 mm occlusal + 2 mm axial reduction
Better For The Pulp
Ray Bertolotti , DDS, PhD
OVC is Conservative and Better for the Pulp
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Case Study
Radiograph before
Male patient in his 30s
presented with advanced decay
on lower molars. Treatment plan
extraction of FDI 37 / USA 19
and root canal treatment and
OVC crown on FDI 36 / USA 18.
58. OVC is Financially Win-win
• Less cost for the patient ($1,200 vs. $800 or 66% less)
• Better hourly rate for the dentist ($390/hr vs. $459/hr)
Lab crown: OVC:
Appointment #1= 1 hour, #2= 0.5hr Appointment #1 for 0.75 hour
Overhead/hr $250 x 1.5 = $375 Overhead $175
-Impression costs ($30+) -No impression
-Temporary ($10+) -No temporary
Lab fee $200+ OVC cost $169
Total cost $615+ No Appointment #2
Total time 1.5 hours Total time 0.75 hours
Fee $1,200 Fee example $800
Profit ($1,200-$615)/1.5 hrs=$390/hr Profit ($800-$344)/0.75 hr=$459/hr