Open AccessComparison of Bite Force and the Influencing Factors Pre- and Post-cementation of Stainless Steel Crown in Children Using T-Scan
Author(s) -
Aishwarya Nanjappa,
Nagarathna Chikkanarasaiah,
Shwetha Poovani,
Prafulla Thumati
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1904
pISSN - 0974-7052
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1900
Subject(s) - bite force quotient , medicine , dentistry , orthodontics , crown (dentistry) , molar , contouring , occlusion , surgery , engineering drawing , engineering
In children, stainless steel crowns (SSCs) have become an invaluable restorative option for grossly decayed primary teeth. The crowns are manufactured in different sizes with preformed anatomy which requires trimming or contouring as a necessary step to fit an individual tooth. Initially, this may produce variation in the occlusal contact points yet may not result in pain or discomfort. Little research exists regarding bite force equilibration measurements in children after placing SSC, and its influencing factors such as age and gender.