Comparative Study of Class 2 Caries Requiring Stainless Steel Crown and Restoration in Maxillary Arch among Children Aged between 2 to 6 Years
S. Barani Shankar
Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Chennai – 600077, India.
E. M. G. Subramanian *
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences [SIMATS], Saveetha University, Chennai - 600077, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Introduction: Dental caries is a global public health issue, especially among young children. In both developing and developed countries, it is a major public health problem. Dental caries can start early in life, develop quickly in those at high risk, and go untreated often.
Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study done in a university hospital in Chennai. Children fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion were included in the study
Results: 88.89% patients had stainless steel crown compared to 11.11% of them have chosen restoration as a treatment option. Class II restorations were found to be more in older children. Children in the age of 2 years did not receive class II restorations
Conclusion: Stainless steel crowns were found to be the preferred choice of restoration in children aged 2-6 years with class II caries in maxillary teeth.
Keywords: Stainless steel crown, class 2 caries, restoration, maxillary arch