A. Because of their durability and hardness, porcelain tiles have traditionally been used in commercial applications ? think Flinders Street Station and commercial kitchens for example. Nowadays, for similar reasons, more and more people choose porcelain tiles for their homes. Porcelain, or fully vitrified tiles, do not have a glaze over them like traditional tiles.

The composition is what makes the difference. Ceramic tile is made of clay either white or red, Porcelain tile is made of porcelain. Porcelain offers less absorption of water, it is virtually impervious and has more sheer strength to it.

Ceramic tiles have been around for over 2000 years. They typically have a white or red clay “biscuit” with some form of glaze on top. Porcelain tile cost more than ordinary ceramic tile because you are getting a superior product. Porcelain tile requires the finest natural ingredients and a rigidly controlled manufacturing process that utilizes the most advanced processes and technology.

Porcelain tile is a dense clay mixture that provides a very dense body tile. It is considered an impervious body which means its absorption is less than 0.5%. As in all things in life, not every porcelain is made equal and there are trade offs for using this type of tile. There are higher quality porcelains and lower quality porcelains. Red or brown body tiles come in a wide range of quality as well.

Porcelain veneers cover a thin layer on the front, part of the sides, and a small part of the biting surface of your front teeth. Porcelain crowns cover the entire tooth.

Tile manufacturers grade their products as they come out of the factory. Defective products are clearly labeled “2nd Quality” by Italian manufacturers and are sold at a lesser price.

Dental bonding is a plastic tooth colored (composite) resin material that is molded onto your teeth and hardened with a blue light. It is usually done in one visit. Little tooth reduction and usually no anesthesia is required. they stain over time, may chip and may need to be replaced more often. Porcelain veneers are thin layers of stacked porcelain that are fabricated in the lab and bonded to teeth. It usually takes 2 visits. Little tooth reduction and some anesthesia are required.

There are lots of types of centres but generally they can be split into 4 main groups based on the material they are produced from. The biggest group by far is Alumina Oxide with different manufactures altering the colour and even adding coatings on top of the ceramic to alter the appearance. All of these centre types have there own benefits, and all the centres will handle mono fishing lines. If you use braded lines we recommend that you use Alconite, Sic or Cermet.

Ceramic coating offers both thermal insulation to keep the heat of the exhaust inside the pipe and also corrosion resistance. Keeping the heat inside the pipe reduces under hood temepratures and keeps exhaust gas velocity high, both of which enhance the engine's ability to produce more power. Corrosion resistance protects the product from rust and makes it last longer. For headers and down pipes, we recommend the ceramic coating to protect your valuable investment and protect it from corrosion.

They are many differences, but the biggest is that ceramics are designed to reduce radiated heat as well as prevent corrosion.

Ceramic is generally thought to contain heat better than regular steel, thus keeping the hot gases moving through the exhaust system faster. However, a chip or abuse of the header may result in chips in the protective coating, exposing the steel underneath to water and corrosion which may lead to rust. The steel underneath the ceramic coating is generally mild grade steel. Although this is great in California, it's not that great up North.

Fine ground white clay, molded and fired in an oven for eight hours at 1200 degrees. Finished with a glazed, underglazed, or "bisque" finish. Glazing produces a high gloss; underglaze produces a matte finish. Bisque is a matte finish without glaze. After finishing, the item is "cooked" for six hours at 800 degrees.

Porcelain fillings also known as inlays and onlays, are laboratory processed and therefore require two visits to complete. They are extremely strong and durable and they seamlessly blend with the tooth. Composite fillings on the other hand are placed directly over a tooth and won’t require a 2nd visit. They are the perfect filling material in a replacement of a small metal filling or small cavities. They are also less costly than porcelain inlays and onlays.

Earthenware, terra cotta, stoneware, porcelain, and raku clay are different types of claybodies. Earthenware is a clay body that is fired to a low temperature (approximately 1000 C or 1800 F). The resulting material is still very porous so it will absorb water or even leak if not glazed. Terra cotta is generally used to mean a red earthenware.

Some dentists try and place veneers directly over a patients’ teeth without reducing the tooth structure. The veneer basically gets “stuck on” to the tooth surface, creating bulky looking teeth. This problem can be eliminated by proper diagnosis and planning, which will indicate exactly how much tooth surface needs to be prepared to create an outstanding final result.

Finely crafted porcelain veneers can last almost indefinitely if maintained properly with good dental hygiene and regular dental visits.

Absolutely! Veneers are secured painlessly during two office visits and anesthesia may not be required.