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Observational studyClinical oral implants research2026

Long-Term Performance of Bi-Layered Single Crowns Supported by Zirconia Implants: 7.5-Year Results of a Two-Center Prospective Cohort Study.

Marc Balmer, Benedikt C Spies, Margherita G Liguori, Kirstin Vach, Ronald E Jung, Ralf-Joachim Kohal

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Marc BalmerClinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0003-0637-8314
Benedikt C SpiesMedical Center-University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-1702-1679
Margherita G LiguoriDepartment of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5200-9408
Kirstin VachMedical Center-University of Freiburg, Center for Medical Biometry and Medical Informatics, Institute for Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-9278-2203
Ronald E JungClinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0003-2055-1320
Ralf-Joachim KohalMedical Center-University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-7095-4190

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VITA Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG, Bad Säckingen, Germany
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the survival and success rates of veneered zirconia-based single crowns (SCs) supported by zirconia implants in posterior regions, along with patient-reported outcomes, over 7.5 years. MATERIALS AND

methodsForty-five patients received zirconia implant-supported posterior SCs (n = 45) composed of zirconia frameworks layered with a leucite-reinforced feldspathic ceramic. At 7.5 years, clinical parameters and technical complications were assessed. Technical success was determined according to modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROs) were evaluated using visual analog scales (VAS). Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-rank test, mixed-effects ordered logistic regression, and linear mixed models analyzed time-dependent effects.

resultsThirty SCs (n = 30) could be evaluated at the 7.5-year follow-up (mean: 92.1 ± 3.4 months). Kaplan-Meier survival for SCs was 97.5% [95% CI: 83.6%-99.6%]. Success dropped to 79.4% [63.0%-89.2%] due to reconstructions with major chipping (n = 3), occlusal roughness (n = 7), marginal crevice (n = 1), and over-contouring (n = 2). PROs showed significant improvements from pre-treatment to delivery (VAS scores: 93%-97%) and remained stable throughout the follow-up period.

conclusionVeneered zirconia-based SCs supported by zirconia implants in posterior sites demonstrated high survival rates and consistently met patients' functional and esthetic expectations. Despite these favorable outcomes, the considerable incidence of technical complications warrants further investigation through long-term clinical studies. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: While veneered zirconia crowns offer favorable esthetics, their susceptibility to chipping in posterior regions suggests that monolithic alternatives may be preferable. Further research is needed to optimize material selection and minimize technical complications.

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CrownsDental Prosthesis, Implant-SupportedZirconiumAdultAgedDental Prosthesis DesignDental Restoration FailureDental VeneersFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresProspective StudiesZirconiumzirconium oxideceramicsclinical trialsdental crownsdental implantsdental prosthesishumansimplant‐supportedpatient satisfactionprosthodonticszirconium oxide

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PMCPMC12767553

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