Retrospective clinical evaluation of 86 Procera AllCeram (TM) anterior single crowns on natural and implant-supported abutments

Background: The Procera AllCeram(TM) (Nobel Biocare AB, Goteborg, Sweden, and Procera Sandvik AB, Stockholm, Sweden) technique is one alternative to metal-ceramic restorations. However, few long-term evaluations of its use for single crowns on natural and implant-supported abutments are available. Purpose: The aim of the present study was to assess the clinical performance of Procera AllCeram single crowns when placed in aesthetic sites supported by either natural teeth or implants over a period of 48 months. Materials and Methods: Eighty-six single crowns were fabricated and used in 51 patients. The restorations were examined according to the California Dental Association's quality assessment system. Results: One crown was lost after 20 months of follow-up. Of the 85 restorations that completed the 48-month follow-up, only one crown (1.2%) showed a veneering porcelain chip. All crowns were ranked as either excellent or acceptable. The success rates of single crowns supported by natural tooth and implant-supported abutments were 100% and 98.3%, respectively; the total crown success rate was 98.8%. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, Procera AllCeram crowns proved to be a reliable therapeutic choice for the restoration of anterior teeth on both natural and implant-supported abutments. The hybrid glass-ionomer cement used in the present study appeared to be a reliable luting agent.