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Which crown material provides the BEST esthetic result for an anterior tooth?

  1. Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM)
  2. Full metal crown (gold)
  3. Lithium disilicate (e.max)
  4. Traditional high-strength zirconia
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Correct answer: C. Lithium disilicate (e.max)

LITHIUM DISILICATE (IPS e.max): best optical properties for anteriors — excellent translucency, light transmission, natural tooth-like appearance. PFM has opaque metal substructure blocking light. Traditional zirconia appears opaque/white. High-translucency zirconia is improving but lithium disilicate remains gold standard for anterior esthetics.

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