Full Coverage Crowns for Primary Anterior Teeth - A Literature Review

Abstract

Dental caries remains a significant public health problem especially in children. Basically, treatment of dental caries in very young patients may not be satisfied due to their uncooperative behavior wherein moisture cannot be obtained. In addition, poor dentin bonding was observed in primary teeth. The most common challenge for clinicians in pediatric dentistry is to provide esthetically, durable, re-establish adequate function, and cost effectiveness of restorations in primary anterior teeth. Stainless steel crowns have been widely used since 1947; however, its metal appearance might be major concern for parents and children. There are a wide range of full coverage crowns for primary anterior teeth available nowadays, which can help clinicians achieve both esthetics and functions. Alternative materials include tooth-colored material, such as polycarbonate crowns, resin strip crowns, and zirconia crowns. The purposes of this review were to assess current knowledge and to provide an overview of literatures of full coverage crowns used in pediatric dentistry.