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Clinical Evaluation of CAD/CAM All-Ceramic Crowns: A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing Lithium Disilicate and Lithium Aluminosilicate.

Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · Ok Tokaç S, Yıldız Domaniç K, Aslan YU, Özkan Y · 2026-08-16

Researchers compared two CAD/CAM ceramic materials for posterior crowns over 24 months, finding similar survival rates (approximately 90%), marginal fit, and patient satisfaction, though lithium disilicate showed slightly larger internal gaps at one measurement site.

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