Interpretation and Application of the Guideline for the Tooth Preparation of Dental Ceramic Crowns

doi:10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2026.02.006

Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2026, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (2): 113-120.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2026.02.006

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Interpretation and Application of the Guideline for the Tooth Preparation of Dental Ceramic Crowns

Fu Wang, Meng Meng, Zhiqi Yan, Lina Niu, Jihua Chen^*

National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University

Online:2026-03-31 Published:2026-06-23
Contact: Jihua Chen. Tel: 029-84776659. Email: jhchen@fmmu.edu.cn. Address: No. 145, Changlexi Road, Xincheng District, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, P.R. China.
Supported by:
Key Project of National Clinical Medical Research Center for Oral Diseases (No.LCA202401); Innovation Capacity Improvement Plan for Health Research in Shaanxi Province (No.2025TD-18)

Abstract

Abstract: One of the main purposes of tooth preparing in dental restorative practice is to provide space for the ceramic restoration. With the rapid development of glass ceramics and zirconia ceramic materials, there are significant differences in strength, aesthetic properties, and other parameters among different materials, and the required thickness and preparation space also vary significantly. In order to comprehensively understand dental ceramic materials and corresponding operation standards, this article will systematically review the evolution of dental ceramic material classification, composition characteristics, and the problems and challenges faced, aiming to provide guidance for clinical doctors to make reasonable choices and tooth preparation.

Key words: glass ceramics, zirconia, composition, tooth preparation, full crown

Fu Wang, Meng Meng, Zhiqi Yan, Lina Niu, Jihua Chen. Interpretation and Application of the Guideline for the Tooth Preparation of Dental Ceramic Crowns[J]. Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education, 2026, 29(2): 113-120.

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