Abstract
In today's world, there is a growing demand for aesthetic alternatives in pediatric dentistry, particularly when it comes to restoring little ones' teeth. Although stainless steel crowns have been the long-standing standard, more parents now seek "white" tooth restorations to enhance their child's smile. Addressing the complexities of treating severely decayed primary teeth can be daunting for clinicians, from selecting the right treatment option to managing the occasional treatment failure. This lecture will explore how to seamlessly and stress-free integrate white crowns into pediatric practice, ensuring a positive experience for both the child and their parents.
Introduction
Pediatric dentistry presents a unique set of challenges for clinicians, from creating tailored treatment plans to ensuring children leave the clinic with happy smiles. Historically, stainless steel crowns have been the go-to solution for severely decayed primary teeth. However, with the introduction of prefabricated zirconia crowns, dentists now have a modern, aesthetic alternative to offer their young patients.
This lecture will guide participants through every step of caring for pediatric patients, focusing on proper case selection for zirconia crowns in both anterior and posterior primary teeth. Topics include indications and contraindications, behavior and pain management techniques, the use of nitrous oxide sedation, and common pitfalls that can lead to crown failure. By mastering these techniques, dentists can ensure long-lasting, healthy, and beautiful smiles for their pediatric patients, meeting both the desires of parents and the clinical needs of their children.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the key challenges that affect the successful use of zirconia crowns in pediatric dentistry.
- Evaluate and compare different treatment options for managing extensively decayed primary teeth.
- Understand the advantages of using zirconia crowns for pediatric patients.
- Explore the clinical indications and contraindications for zirconia crowns.
- Learn a step-by-step method for placing aesthetic white crowns.
- Identify the most common reasons for zirconia crown failure and how to avoid them.
Agenda
9:00 - 9:30 Welcome and Introduction
9:30 - 10:45 Fundamentals - Introduction of Prefabricated Biocompatible Pediatric Zirconia Crowns
10:45 - 11:15 Scientific Evidence: Understanding the basics of zirconia
11:30 – 11:45 Coffee Break
11:45- 12:45 pm Zirconia Risk and Benefits
12:45 – 1:45 Lunch Break
1:45- 2:30 How to overcome Challenges: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Clinical Failure
2:30-2:45 Zirconia Indications vs Contraindications 86-88/ Pulp Therapy: Clearly identify with a pulp is necessary
2:45-3:30 Clinical Technique: ASAP (Accelerated Subgingival Atraumatic Preparation) Technique Case Management and Case Selection
- Treatment Planning
- Behavior Management
- LA and Pain Management
- Sedation with Nitrous Oxide
- Clinical Cases
3:30 –5:30 Clinical Preparation Technique: Hands-on with Posterior, Anterior and Cuspid prep (3 crowns)
5:30-6:00 Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks
