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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025

Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Microbial Adhesion of Primary Esthetic Crowns: An

T I Shabnam, V R Pooja

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T I ShabnamDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3575-4197
V R PoojaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4576-3071

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Background: Surface roughness plays a crucial role in microbial adhesion and retention on dental crowns, contributing to secondary infections and the development of periodontal diseases through bacterial plaque accumulation. In treating pulpitis of primary teeth Aim: This study aimed to assess the microbial adherence and surface roughness of primary esthetic crown (Edelweiss crowns) following simulated toothbrushing. Materials and methods: About 10 pediatric posterior Edelweiss crowns were subjected to surface roughness analysis using a stylus profilometer. The crowns underwent 10,000 brushing cycles in a toothbrush simulator (ZM3.8 SD-Mechatronik). Surface roughness measurements were recorded before and after brushing. To evaluate microbial adhesion, the crowns were incubated with Results: The average surface roughness (Ra) values pre- and postbrushing were 10.517 and 7.541 µm, respectively. The average CFU of Conclusion: Edelweiss crowns demonstrated a reduction in both surface roughness and microbial adhesion after simulated brushing, suggesting that they may help reduce the risk of gingival infections in pediatric patients while providing durable full coronal restorative outcomes. Clinical significance: Edelweiss crowns represent a valuable alternative to traditional crowns in pediatric dentistry in terms of surface roughness and microbial adhesion. How to cite this article: Shabnam TI, Pooja VR. Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Microbial Adhesion of Primary Esthetic Crowns: An

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Dental crownsMicrobial adhesionStreptococcus mutansSurface roughnessToothbrushing

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