Introduction : Monolithic Zirconia crowns was introduced as the first option for full contour monolithic restorations mainly because of its advantages like esthetics, excellent mechanical properties, superiority to other ceramic systems, high corrosion resistance, radiopacity, good chemical properties, stability and elasticity Aim: This study focuses on assessing the awareness of dental practitioners on monolithic zirconia crowns. Materials and method:This study was designed as a survey conducted through an online platform where a total of 100 dental practitioners were included .Convenient sampling methodology was used. Questionnaires regarding monolithic zirconia crowns were distributed among the subjects.Data collection was done using the distribution of questionnaires. 100 subjects were included in the study and assessed for age and gender. All responses were cross verified by another examiner. Data was imported to excel sheet and tabulated. Results:Among the 100 dental practitioners, 68 % stated that monolithic zirconia crowns were most commonly used for posterior teeth restorations in fixed dental prosthesis followed by 18% veneers and 14% implant restorations . The majority of the study population (98% ) agreed that monolithic zirconia crowns have excellent mechanical properties related to transformation toughening . When asked about the aesthetics, 85% agreed that monolithic zirconia crowns have enhanced natural appearance compared to metal ceramics Conclusion: The present study showed that dentists are quite knowledgeable about the uses and properties of monolithic zirconia crowns .However ,more awareness can further be created to popularize esteti restorations among patients.

Awareness, dental, practitioners, monolithic,zirconia, innovation