Rational use of contemporary all-ceramic crown systems.
There are a host of contemporary all-ceramic systems available today, as well as improved techniques for metal-ceramic restorations. Perhaps the most important factor in achieving predictable success with these restorations is excellent soft tissue management. Metal-ceramic restorations provide the most predictable service in terms of clinical longevity, versatility and prevention of wear to the opposing dentition.
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D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002484:Cementation; D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D019554:Dental Restoration Wear; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain