Assessment of children requiring stainless steel crowns in permanent mandibular first molars - A retrospective study

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of children requiring a stainless steel crown (SSC) in mandibular permanent first molars. A retrospective study was carried out using digital records of 1,768 children who reported to the Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry from June 2019 to March 2020. A total of 117 records of children were finally included in the study evaluation. Children requiring SSC in mandibular permanent first molars were observed from the digital records and were tabulated on a spreadsheet. The collected data were analysed by using computer software SPSS version 21.0. Out of 1,768 children, 117 children required SSC in mandibular permanent first molars. Out of 117 children screened, 67 were males and 50 were females. The prevalence of children requiring SSC in mandibular permanent first molars is higher in tooth 46 (57.2%) compared to tooth 36 (42.7 %). The use of PMCs in the paediatric population should not simply be limited to primary teeth. PMC placement in permanent molars for a pediatric population should be a part of the skillest in order to best manage clinical scenarios without the need for referral to a specialist.