Prosthodontics & Occlusion · patient case question
Which material is most aesthetic for an anterior crown?
Patient case: Aesthetics, preparation taper and post-endodontic restoration
Scenario: Three restorative items.
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Correct answer: C. Lithium disilicate
- A. Monolithic zirconia is very strong but comparatively opaque. Newer high-translucency formulations have narrowed the gap without closing it.
- B. Gold has excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility but is obviously unacceptable aesthetically in the anterior region.
- C. Correct. Lithium disilicate combines high translucency with adequate strength for the anterior region, and its optical behaviour closely mimics natural enamel.
- D. Porcelain fused to metal is limited by the opaque metal substructure, which blocks light transmission and can produce a grey line at the margin as the gingiva recedes.
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