ArticleJournal of dentistry2016
Dentist material selection for single-unit crowns: Findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network.
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58 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Effects of Aging on the Color and Translucency of Monolithic Translucent Y-TZP Ceramics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ofBioMed research international · 2021Pooled it
- Clinical survival of chair-side generated monolithic lithium disilicate crowns:10-year results.Clinical oral investigations · 2018Trial
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- Comparative Quasi-Static Compressive Loading Performance of Two Ultrathin Ceramic Occlusal Veneers for Minimally Invasive Restorations.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Treatment preferences related to pulpectomy and prosthetic restorations among Lithuanian general dentists and prosthodontists.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
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- The internal fit and fracture resistance of stainless-steel crowns and porcelain fused to metal crowns in intact and severely damaged permanent molars: an in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- A Full Digital Workflow for Masking Stained Teeth Using Ceramic Cores and Veneers.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Characterization of Lithia-Based Machinable Glass-Ceramic Materials.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026Article
- Long-Term Chemical Solubility of 2.3Y-TZP Dental Ceramics.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Article
- Influence of occlusal thickness on the fracture resistance of chairside milled lithium disilicate posterior full-coverage single-unit prostheses containing virgilite: A comparative in vitro study.Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists · 2025Article
- Factors Influencing the Selection of Materials and Luting Agents for Single-Crown Restorations.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Bond Strength of Silane-Containing Universal Bonding Agents to Lithium Disilicate.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2025Article
- Fracture load of chairside CAD-CAM veneers fabricated with pre-and fully crystalized lithium disilicate ceramics.Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists · 2025Article
- Exploring the Properties and Indications of Chairside CAD/CAM Materials in Restorative Dentistry.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Review
- Finite Element Analysis of Anterior Implant-Supported Restorations with Different CAD-CAM Restorative Materials.European journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Impact of Ceramic Composition and Thickness on Light Transmission in CAD/CAM Lithium Disilicate Materials: An In Vitro Study.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Effect of powder air polishing and ultrasonic scaling on the marginal and internal interface (tooth-veneer) of ceramic veneers: an in vitro study.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Article
- Full-mouth rehabilitation with lithium disilicate ceramic crowns in hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta: a case report and review of literature.BMC oral health · 2024Review
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Abstract
objectivesDentists enrolled in the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network completed a study questionnaire about techniques and materials used for single-unit crowns and an enrollment questionnaire about dentist/practice characteristics. The objectives were to quantify dentists' material recommendations and test the hypothesis that dentist's and practice's characteristics are significantly associated with these recommendations.
methodsSurveyed dentists responded to a contextual scenario asking what material they would use for a single-unit crown on an anterior and posterior tooth. Material choices included: full metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM), all-zirconia, layered zirconia, lithium disilicate, leucite-reinforced ceramic, or other.
results1777 of 2132 eligible dentists responded (83%). The top 3 choices for anterior crowns were lithium disilicate (54%), layered zirconia (17%), and leucite-reinforced glass ceramic (13%). There were significant differences (p<0.05) by dentist's gender, race, years since graduation, practice type, region, practice busyness, hours worked/week, and location type. The top 3 choices for posterior crowns were all-zirconia (32%), PFM (31%), and lithium disilicate (21%). There were significant differences (p<0.05) by dentist's gender, practice type, region, practice busyness, insurance coverage, hours worked/week, and location type.
conclusionsNetwork dentists use a broad range of materials for single-unit crowns for anterior and posterior teeth, adopting newer materials into their practices as they become available. Material choices are significantly associated with dentist's and practice's characteristics. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Decisions for crown material may be influenced by factors unrelated to tooth and patient variables. Dentists should be cognizant of this when developing an evidence-based approach to selecting crown material.
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