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Tooth Preparation for Crown: A Clinical Step-by-Step Guide

By 3D DDS / August 4, 2026

The first crown appointment of the morning often starts with a simple question and ends with a very different prep design. A molar that looks straightforward may need a monolithic zirconia crown if retention is tight or occlusal load is heavy, while a maxillary incisor may call for lithium disilicate if translucency and esthetics matter…