Crowns in pediatric dentistry: A review

Abstract

Dental caries is the most common chronic disease of childhood. To treat such severely destructed teeth is a challenge for most pediatricians because of three important considerations-patient’s behavioral management, tooth structure preservation, and satisfaction of parents. Various efforts have been made for full coverage restorations in pediatric dentistry. Every material has its own merits and demerits. Various options available nowadays are stainless steel crowns and its various forms like strip crowns, zirconium crowns, etc.