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. 2024 Jan 26;16(1):e52997. doi: 10.7759/cureus.52997

Table 1. Characteristics of Stainless Steel Crowns (SSCs) in Pediatric Dentistry.

Feature Description
Durability High
Cost-effectiveness High
Full crown coverage Yes
Caries prevention Excellent
Aesthetic Limited
Risk of hypersensitivity (nickel) Yes
Postoperative discomfort Moderate
Indications Pulp-treated teeth, children with dental defects, etc.
Complications Potential for microleakage, gingival inflammation