Children are more susceptible to Early Childhood Caries and trauma. Post endodontic treatment, it is necessary for coverage of the treated teeth, and full crowns are considered to be the best option for the same. Preformed crowns for primary molars are available in many sizes and materials to be placed over decayed or developmentally defective teeth. They can be made completely of stainless steel, stainless steel with a white veneer cover or made wholly of a white ceramic material when aesthetics is concerned. The main aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of usage of stainless steel crowns and zirconia crowns in posterior teeth for pedo patients in different age groups. 89000 case sheets were reviewed between June 2019 - March 2020 for possible inclusion and exclusion criteria. Case sheets of 1496 pediatric patients who underwent stainless steel crown and zirconia crown placement in posterior teeth were obtained from a Private Dental Institute. Collected data were analysed using SPSS statistics software. Results showed that stainless steel crowns were more prevalently used among all age groups (99.54%) and were more prevalent among the age group 0-5 years (69.61%). Stainless steel crowns were also found to be more prevalent among male pediatric patients (57.80%). In Conclusion, stainless steel crowns were most prevalent among all age groups and are more prevalent among male pediatric patients.
ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACTBackground and reasons: Edentulousness falls in a special category among the various conditions of dental origin. People living in rural areas may follow a form of healthcare based on ancient traditions, beliefs and cultural habits. A major challenge for the dentist will be to plan oral healthcare for this group of patients, and their acceptance of treatment for their welfare. Partial edentulism is an indication of unhealthy dental practices in the society and attitude towards dental and oral care. This study is done to create awareness of partial edentulism and the need for tooth replacements among people.Objective: To conduct a survey to assess the awareness of partial edentulism and tooth replacements in rural population in Kancheepuram. Methodology: A cross sectional study was done by conducting a survey consisting of 10 questions were asked among 100 people aged between 18-65 in rural districts of Kancheepuram. Results: It was seen that 64% of the participants were aware of tooth replacements and 36 % were not aware of them. Though 81% are ready to accept prosthodontic treatment, 19% declined prosthodontic treatment stating unawareness, cost factor, lack of facilities as the reasons, of which unawareness (55%) was the major reason stated by the participants. Conclusion:This study showed the inadequate awareness of prosthodontic rehabilitation among the people and people should be educated about the need for prosthodontic treatment.
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