Ceramic Crowns Show Faster Completion with Comparable Outcomes to Cast Crowns: Study

Dr. Shravani Dali

Ceramic Crowns Show Faster Completion with Comparable Outcomes to Cast Crowns: Study

Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali |Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Published On 2025-11-13T17:35:02+05:30 | Updated On 14 Nov 2025 11:25 AM IST

Researchers have found in a new study that ceramic crowns can be completed faster than cast crowns while maintaining similar prognosis and complication rates. The research, published in BMC Oral Health by Suzuki M. and colleagues, compared the clinical outcomes, procedural time, and overall treatment efficiency between ceramic and traditional cast crowns. Findings revealed that ceramic crowns required shorter fabrication and fitting times, reducing the overall duration of dental treatment without compromising on quality, longevity, or patient satisfaction.

The results highlight how advancements in digital workflows, computer-aided design, and computer-aided manufacturing have significantly streamlined the process, allowing clinicians to deliver durable, esthetically pleasing restorations in less time.

The study evaluated a large patient cohort undergoing crown restoration for both anterior and posterior teeth. Ceramic crowns, often fabricated using digital impressions and milling systems, demonstrated a strong marginal fit, stable occlusal function, and excellent esthetic results comparable to those of metal-based cast crowns. Despite their faster completion rate, ceramic crowns showed no significant difference in postoperative complications such as crown fracture, secondary caries, or loss of retention.

The reduced clinical time was largely attributed to fewer laboratory steps, digital accuracy, and simplified cementation procedures. This combination of efficiency and reliability underscores the growing clinical preference for ceramic restorations, particularly in practices integrating digital dentistry.

The authors concluded that ceramic crowns represent a modern, patient-centered alternative to traditional cast restorations, merging clinical precision with aesthetic appeal. The faster turnaround time not only enhances patient comfort and convenience but also improves clinic productivity and cost efficiency. Moreover, the comparable long-term outcomes make ceramic crowns an appealing option for both dentists and patients seeking durable and natural-looking results.

The study encourages further research to evaluate long-term wear, color stability, and performance under different loading conditions. However, based on current evidence, ceramic crowns have proven to be a reliable and time-saving solution in restorative dentistry.

Reference :

Suzuki, M., et al. (2025). Ceramic Crowns Show Faster Completion with Comparable Outcomes to Cast Crowns. BMC Oral Health. Retrieved from https://bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12903-025-06649-0

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Source : BMC Oral Health

Dr. Shravani Dali

Dr. Shravani Dali has completed her BDS from Pravara institute of medical sciences, loni. Following which she extensively worked in the healthcare sector for 2+ years. She has been actively involved in writing blogs in field of health and wellness. Currently she is pursuing her Masters of public health-health administration from Tata institute of social sciences. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in.

Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli

Dr Kamal Kant Kohli-MBBS, DTCD- a chest specialist with more than 30 years of practice and a flair for writing clinical articles, Dr Kamal Kant Kohli joined Medical Dialogues as a Chief Editor of Medical News. Besides writing articles, as an editor, he proofreads and verifies all the medical content published on Medical Dialogues including those coming from journals, studies,medical conferences,guidelines etc. Email: drkohli@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751