Clinical performance of monolithic and veneered zirconia three-unit posterior FDPs: A five-year multicenter randomized controlled trial
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Why it matters for dental
Five-year RCT data on monolithic versus veneered zirconia 3-unit posterior FDPs give practice owners and restorative specialists evidence-based guidance on which zirconia option lowers fracture and chipping risk, potentially reducing costly remakes and chair time.
Key points
- Multicenter RCT enrolled 60 patients; 30 received monolithic zirconia FDPs and 30 received veneered zirconia FDPs, all three-unit posterior restorations.
- Primary outcomes: survival, fracture, chipping, and marginal adaptation assessed at 1-, 3-, and 5-year recalls.
- Monolithic zirconia showed zero framework fractures and significantly lower veneering-surface chipping versus the veneered arm.
- Results applicable to both high-volume DSO labs and solo practices weighing lab cost versus long-term clinical performance.
Who should care
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