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Crown and bridge - which material is best?

Benefits and
Features PFM Full cast Zirconia solid Zirconia layered
Zirconia
high translucent Lithium Disilicate IPS e.Max

strong superior 1200 MPa strength strong 600-780 MPa strength 400 MPa strength 400 MPa strength
Strength superior
durable most durable highly durable durable durable durable durable
Durability
up to 30 years* lifelong* 30 years* 20-30 years* 20-30 years* 20 years* 20 years*
Longevity
good fit better fit precise fit precise fit precise fit exceptional fit exceptional fit
Marginal fit
healthy, good excellent, healthy response healthy response healthy response healthy response healthy response
Tissue response especially gold

Free from metal

good none opaque life-like very natural very natural very natural
Translucence
anywhere in mouth as
anywhere in mouth, all anywhere except smile anywhere in mouth anywhere in mouth anywhere in mouth single-unit
Versatility bridges crowns only
crown or veneer or 3-unit
anterior bridges

good high high good high high high

Integrity level
good n/a good opaque very good very good exceptional exceptional
Shade matching

*Depending on patient oral hygiene

high high high high high high high
Plaque resistance
good good exceptional exceptional exceptional exceptional exceptional
Biocompatibility
can be good n/a n/a can be good n/a can be good can be good
Opalescence
good not not very high very high excellent excellent
Esthetic level esthetic esthetic
non precious is full cast gold most cost effective alternative to cosmetic cosmetic cosmetic
Extras most affordable durable alternative to full zirconia HT or e.max for
cast crown long span bridges

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