Acceptance Of Stainless Steel Crown By 6 To 9 Year Old Children - A Questionnaire Study.
Journal Title: International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Stainless steel crown are tooth shaped covering which are used universally with preference in primary teeth because of its functional acceptance and several advantages of full protection in caries risk group and special children. However it is a candid point to note the acceptance of the steel colour of crown could be a reason for child’s rejection of crown and it is of pivotal importance to know his opinion as the present generation is more self motivated. With advancements in aesthetic restorative materials the demand of stainless steel crown is at stake and this study aims to evaluate the opinion of stainless steel crown in 6 to 9 year old children. Aim: The aim of this study is to find out the acceptance of stainless steel crown among 6 to 9 year old children. Settings & Design: This study is a questionnaire study wherein children were recorded about their opinion regarding acceptance of stainless steel crown. Methods: A sample of 70 children of 6 to 9 year-old age who were mentally and physically healthy who had undergone stainless steel crown treatment were studied. Statistical Methods used: Pearson’s chi square test for gender wise cross tabulation and Pearson’s chi square test for age wise cross tabulation were used. Results: The acceptance of stainless steel crown among male children was about 72.5% and among female children was about 66.7%. The overall acceptance of stainless steel crown among 6 to 9 year old children was about 70% and the results were statistically significant. Conclusion: The acceptance of children towards restoration of primary molars with stainless steel crown was good.
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Dr Ramesh R.
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