Achieving optimum dental aesthetics is a difficult and challenging task. Fixed dental restorations play a major role in dental aesthetics. Metal ceramic and all-ceramic restorations are most commonly used in clinical practice. Metal ceramic restorations are known for its strength and reasonable aesthetics. Traditionally Metal ceramic restorations incorporate a collar which is in fact an aesthetic handicap, as the metal collar blocks light transmission through the tooth structure, darkens the root and cause discoloration of gingiva adjacent to the restoration. Generally all ceramic...