Clinical Factors to Consider When Choosing A Material For An Anterior Crown
Based on a 2016 survey of US dentists, most anterior crowns are fabricated from either monolithic lithium disilicate (i.e., e.max) or porcelain fused to zirconia. (1) Since the time of that survey, the use of monolithic 4 or 5 mol% yttria-containing translucent zirconia (4Y or 5Y) has also become popular. In the absence of a technician’s preference, several clinical factors must be considered before prescribing restorative material.