3D Printed Crowns in Pediatric Dentistry – A New Era

Abstract

3D-printed crowns are a unique and effective treatment modality for controlling dental Caries by restoring the form, function, and integrity of damaged coronal tooth structure. Increasing Esthetic demands from parents and children have led to the development of tooth-colored crown Options in pediatric dentistry. The preformed 3D-printed High Strength Composite Resin (HSCR) Crown offers a promising, esthetic, and cost-effective alternative. These 3D printed crowns are unique, as they can be trimmed, polished, repaired, and secured to prevent aspiration or ingestion during the procedure. This crown has compressive strength similar to enamel, around 250–300 MPa. Crowns will show attrition similar to natural teeth, which makes this crown unique, as during the early age, a lot of changes in occlusion are going on. This case series report shows satisfactory retention, functional performance, and aesthetic outcomes of HSCR crowns used for primary and over a six-month follow-up, demonstrating their clinical feasibility and acceptability.