When your lab recommends zirconia instead of the PFM crowns you’ve used successfully for years, is the newer material actually better—or simply easier to produce?

Dr. Gordon Christensen explains what has really driven the decline of PFM crowns and compares today’s leading options for anterior cases. His practical guidance can help you decide when to choose lithium disilicate, when zirconia makes more sense, and when the lab’s default may not be your patient’s best option.

—Chief Editor Pamela Maragliano, DMD