Pediatric Zirconia Crowns: A literature review

Authors : İrem Okumuş, Semih Ercan Akgün, Bahar Tekin, Derya Guler

Pages : 86-96

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Publication Date : 2024-06-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Early childhood caries remains a problem that needs to be addressed by pediatric dentists and is a frequently encountered clinical situation. Zirconium-supported restorations, a material frequently used in adult dentistry practices, have also been used in pediatric dentistry practice in recent years. Prefabricated pediatric zirconium crowns (PZCs) are used as alternatives to stainless steel crowns (SCCs), which are widely used in pediatric dentistry because of their insufficient aesthetic properties. PZCs have superior aesthetic and physical properties and high biocompatibility. Full coronal restorations are preferred, especially in cases where it is not possible to compensate for the loss of material in the tooth with traditional methods, and are aimed at increasing the structural strength of the tooth. PZCs have found clinical use in pediatric dentistry applications due to their durability and hardness resistance against forces and being an aesthetic material compatible with tooth color. In this review, the introduction of PZCs in clinical use, their physical properties, application principles, parental satisfaction, relationship with surrounding tissues, importance of microleakage in long-term success, and current clinical and laboratory studies are included.
Keywords : Pediyatrik zirkonya kronlar, estetik, biyouyumluluk, mikrosızıntı, periodontal sağlık