Captek: New PFM Option

By Maribeth Marsico

Posted Feb 26, 2014 in Industry News

Invented by Dr. Itzhak Shoher and Aharon Whiteman, CDT, first-generation Captek™ was introduced to the international dental community in 1993. The unique capillary technology took the PFM world by storm because it produced a high noble metal coping right on the refractory die without casting. Dentists and technicians alike were taken by its resulting thin, gold-colored copings and ability to maximize soft tissue health; Captek remains an ideal option for patients with any type of predisposition to caries or perio concerns.

In 2007, Captek Nano™—stronger and thinner than the original materials—was introduced. The technology was sold to Argen in 2011 and, soon after, the company introduced Digital Captek, a 3D-printing service.

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  • Maribeth Marsico

    Senior Editor at LMT Communications, Inc. · Cheshire, CT

    A 30-year veteran of the editorial department, Maribeth loves getting to the heart of the story. She especially enjoys creating and analyzing reader surveys and staying in touch with our readers.

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