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Clinical performance of ultratranslucent monolithic zirconia posterior crowns compared with lithium disilicate crowns: A pilot, randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial.

Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists · Miranda LM, de Carvalho IHG, de Araújo LNM, Özcan M, de Assunção E Souza RO · 2026-10-15

Researchers compared ultratranslucent zirconia and lithium disilicate posterior crowns in 18 patients over two years, finding both materials achieved 100% survival with improved esthetic satisfaction and no fractures or caries.

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