Abstract:Crown has been the most common restoration for large tooth defect. With the development of material industry, the appearance of zirconia has solved the problem of inadequacy in strength of traditional dental ceramics. The mechanical properties of monolithic zirconia crown have progressed significantly compared with traditional ceramic crown. Previous studies have shown that the fracture resistance of the zirconia crowns with occlusal thickness of 0.5 mm can meet the clinical requirements. However, research in axial wall reduction, occlusal convergence, marginal shape and thickness is limited and the conclusions are inconsistent. In addition, with the rapid development of translucent zirconia, its principle of tooth preparation has no unified standard. This paper reviewed the research progress on the tooth preparation of monolithic zirconia crown, aiming to provide references for clinical applications.