--- title: DDS Lab | Dentistry Blog | Zirconia description: Zirconia | The monthly highlights of DDS Lab's blog provide you with the most current information in dentistry. --- [![DDS Lab | Full-Service Dental Laboratory](https://blog.ddslab.com/hubfs/01%20DDS%20Lab%20Identity/DDS%20Logos/DDS%20Lab%20Logo%202021.png)](https://www.ddslab.com/) - [Home](https://www.ddslab.com/) - [Products](https://www.ddslab.com/dental-lab-products/) - [Digital Services](https://www.ddslab.com/digital-services/) - [Education](https://www.ddslab.com/dental-education/) - [Send a case](https://www.ddslab.com/send-a-case/) - [Blog](https://blog.ddslab.com/) - [About](https://www.ddslab.com/about-dds-dental-lab/) - [Contact](https://www.ddslab.com/contact-dds-dental-lab/) # DDS Lab Blog — Dental Insights Welcome to DDS Lab's blog, where we aim to provide valuable information and insights about dental restorations, dental care, and related topics. 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As custom-made... DDS Dental Lab Nov 11, 2025 Tips & Tricks ### [How to determine the best crown and bridge material for your patient’s implant case?](https://blog.ddslab.com/best-crown-bridge-material-for-implant-case) Throughout the last fifty years, materials used for dental implants have been extensively researched, and an understanding of how the physical and... Carl J. Drago, DDS, MS Nov 30, 2022 Tips & Tricks ### [How to resolve fitting issues with zirconia crowns](https://blog.ddslab.com/resolve-fitting-issues-with-zirconia-crowns) Because zirconia crowns are designed to help seal and protect your patient’s teeth from further damage, it is imperative that you know how to... Bill Warner Jul 7, 2022 Dental Technology ### [Zirconia crowns preparation guidelines](https://blog.ddslab.com/zirconia-crowns-preparation-guidelines) To maximize the success of seating Zirconia restorations, & minimizing chair time, it is essential to ensure proper preparation guidelines are being... Cindy Chambers Jul 5, 2022 Dental Technology ### [5 signs you should use zirconia dental crowns instead of PFM](https://blog.ddslab.com/zirconia-dental-crowns-instead-of-pfm) Most dental practices are switching from the conventional PFM and all-ceramic crowns and moving towards the use of zirconia for creating fixed dental... Cindy Chambers Jun 15, 2022 Dental Technology ### [ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWNS: Advantages and Disadvantages](https://blog.ddslab.com/zirconia-dental-crowns-advantages-and-disadvantages) Clinicians who wish to provide patients with excellent dental restorations often choose zirconia crowns. Read about the advantages and disadvantages... Mario Abreu May 7, 2022 Tips & Tricks ### [ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWN CEMENTATION DONE RIGHT](https://blog.ddslab.com/zirconia-dental-crown-cementation) Knowing how to properly cement and bond zirconia is one of the key factors to placing successful zirconia restorations. Bill Warner Jun 22, 2020 Tips & Tricks ### [THE MOST INNOVATIVE THINGS HAPPENING WITH ZIRCONIA IN DENTISTRY](https://blog.ddslab.com/innovative-things-happening-with-zirconia-in-dentistry) Researchers continue to conduct case studies to further innovations in zirconia dental implants. Read more for the latest news regarding zirconia... Daniel Williams Jul 10, 2019 Zirconia ### [MYTHS ABOUT ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWNS](https://blog.ddslab.com/myths-about-zirconia-dental-crowns) This article debunks the myths concerning zirconia to ensure that dentists and technicians understand the differences between the materials available... Mario Abreu Mar 25, 2019 Zirconia ### [LITTLE CHANGES THAT WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE WHEN PLACING ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWNS](https://blog.ddslab.com/placing-zirconia-dental-crowns) The number of Zirconia crowns fabricated annually now exceeds PFM crowns. With this trend likely to continue, it is crucial to know how best to place... 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