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 |