ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025
Clinical Evaluation and Parental Acceptance of Prefabricated Zirconia Crowns in Primary Maxillary Anterior Teeth.
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- Influence of Restorative Material Properties on Dentin Stress Distribution: A 3D Finite Element Analysis of Bioflx and Zirconia Crowns.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
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Background and objectives: Full coronal restorations should ideally possess excellent esthetic properties, be biocompatible, and durable. Esthetic acceptability may also be a concern for parents. The use of prefabricated zirconia crowns for primary teeth has been a recent trend in India. The study aimed to clinically evaluate prefabricated zirconia crowns placed on primary maxillary anterior teeth and parental acceptance of these crowns. Materials and methods: Cooperative and healthy children aged 3-6 years with carious primary maxillary anterior teeth requiring full-coverage restorations were selected. Following tooth preparation, prefabricated zirconia crowns (Kids-e-Crown™) were cemented. The crowns were clinically evaluated for color, marginal integrity, crown retention, restoration failure, opposing tooth wear, and gingival health using criteria. Parental acceptance for its size, color, and shape was also evaluated using 5-point Likert scale. Clinical evaluation and parental acceptance of the crowns were done at baseline, 3, and 6 months. Data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: At baseline, all zirconia crowns (100%) showed good retention, no color change, and no opposing tooth wear. Mild marginal gingivitis was seen around one crown (3.13%). At 3 months, two (7.69%) zirconia crowns showed color change, open margin, and complete loss of the crowns. At 6 months, opposing tooth wear was seen with one (4.55%) zirconia crown. The mean score for parental acceptance was 5 ± 0 each for size and color, whereas it was 4.92 ± 0.39 and 4.91 ± 0.43 for shape at 3 and 6 months, respectively. Conclusion: Overall, the clinical outcome and parental acceptance of prefabricated zirconia crowns (Kids-e-Crown™) were high. Preformed zirconia crowns can be considered an excellent esthetic choice for full-coverage restorations of primary teeth. How to cite this article: Subramaniam P, Koti A, Vardhana B,
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