Loss of primary anterior teeth due to caries, pulp disease, and crown fractures is recognized as a severe etiological factor for dental problems in pediatric dentistry.
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Commonly used materials include light-cured resins, metallic crowns, pre-formed metallic crowns with esthetic fronts, polycarbonate crowns, and acrylic resin crowns. Stainless steel crowns offer excellent resistance and durability, yet they fail to fulfill esthetic requirements. Conversely, direct resins or celluloid crowns satisfy esthetic demands but often fail functionally due to frequent fracturing or dislodgement.
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📌 Read and download full article: "Hybrid nano-resin esthetic crowns in primary teeth. Case report"
° Rojas RA, Gasca AG. Hybrid nano-resin esthetic crowns in primary teeth. Case report. Rev Odont Mex. 2014;18(4):255-258.
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