Marginal fit and five-year outcomes of posterior monolithic zirconia restorations: A randomized paired and observational clinical study
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Why it matters for dental
Posterior monolithic zirconia crowns now have five-year clinical data on marginal fit and survival—critical for practices choosing between monolithic zirconia versus layered ceramics or metal-ceramic crowns.
Key points
- Randomized paired clinical trial (n= unspecified) with 5-year observational follow-up published in Journal of Dentistry, Nov 2026.
- Evaluates marginal fit and clinical outcomes specifically for posterior monolithic zirconia restorations.
- Authors from RWTH Aachen University Dental School and University Hospital, Germany.
- Findings can directly inform material selection, lab communication, and informed consent discussions for high-load posterior crowns.
Who should care
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