The most common clinical complications associated with all-ceramic crowns are identified along with methods of minimizing or preventing them. Methods of managing the complications are described when they do occur.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the benefits of all-ceramic crowns compared with metal-ceramic crowns
Identify the most common complications associated with all-ceramic crowns
Understand the benefits and limitations of all-ceramic crowns
Identify the factors that increase the potential for crown fracture
Develop methods to minimize or eliminate crown fracture

Abstract:

Knowledge of the factors that cause complications and failure in fixed prosthodontics enhances our ability to develop effective treatment plans, facilitates success, promotes optimal doctor-patient communication regarding anticipated treatment outcomes and provides early diagnosis of problems encountered during long-term maintenance. This presentation will identify the most common complications encountered with all-ceramic crowns and describe methods of minimizing or preventing their occurrence as well as managing the complications when they occur.

Outline

The benefits of all-ceramic crowns
The most common all-ceramic crown complications
How to minimize all-ceramic crown fracture
1. Effect of arch position
2. Effect of tooth preparation
3. Type of material used
4. Type of cement used
CAD/CAM all-ceramic crown materials
Effect of gender on crown fracture
Pulpal necrosis incidence
Impact of all-ceramic crowns on caries incidence
Impact of all-ceramic crowns on periodontal health

Course created: 2016

Course reviewed: 2022