PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Vol. 29 No. 6       NOV - DEC 2007

ISSN: 0164-1263      UBIC: ESP

ABSTRACTS

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate parental satisfaction with preveneered stainless steel crowns placed on their child. Methods: A questionnaire using a 5-point Likert-type scale was administered by a trained assistant to a convenience sample of 58 parents at recall of their child at least 6 months after placement of preveneered stainless steel crowns (PVSSCs; NuSmile). The questionnaire asked about: (1) durability; (2,) color; (3) size; and (4) shape. Fifty-eight children ranged in age from 18 months to 12 years were approached far participation. Crowns were placed by pediatric dental residents or private practice pediatric dentists. Results: Fifty-four of 58 parent questionnaires were usable. The overage age of the children was 5 years, 2 months at recall. The children had crowns present an average of 13 months at evaluation. Overall, parental acceptance of NuSmile PVSSCs was very high at 93% (N=50). Parents were most satisfied with the crown´s: (1) size (N=52; 97%); (2) shape (N=51; 94%); (3) shade and retention (N=48; 89%); (4) metal visibility (N=40; 74%); and (5) durability (N=38; 70%). Forty-three parents (80%) stated that their children were satisfied with the crowns. Conclusions: Parent satisfaction with the NuSmile preveneered stainless steel crowns was very high. (Pediatr Dent 2007;29:465-9,) Received November 14, 2006 Revision Accepted January 14, 2007 KEYWORDS: STAINLESS STEEL CROWNS, PRIMARY TEETH, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES.

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