Dental caries is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and remains a major cause of pain, infection, impaired mastication, and reduced quality of life. When primary molars are severely affected by decay, conventional direct restorations often show limited longevity because of extensive loss of tooth structure and the challenges of moisture control and patient cooperation.
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Stainless Steel Crowns provide complete coronal coverage, protect the remaining tooth structure, and have long been regarded as the reference standard for treating severely damaged primary molars. Zirconia Crowns offer an esthetic alternative when appearance is an important consideration for patients and parents.
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Innes NPT, Ricketts D, Chong LY, Keightley AJ, Lamont T, Santamaria RM. Preformed crowns for decayed primary molar teeth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD005512. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005512.pub3.
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