Parental satisfaction with preveneered stainless steel crowns for primary anterior teeth.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this study was to evaluate parental satisfaction with preveneered stainless steel crowns placed on their child.

METHODS

A questionnaire using a 5-point Likert-type scale was administered by a trained assistant to a convenience sample of 58 parents at recall of their child at least 6 months after placement of preveneered stainless steel crowns (PVSSCs; NuSmile). The questionnaire asked about: (1) durability; (2) color; (3) size; and (4) shape. Fifty-eight children ranged in age from 18 months to 12 years were approached for participation. Crowns were placed by pediatric dental residents or private practice pediatric dentists.

RESULTS

Fifty-four of 58 parent questionnaires were usable. The average age of the children was 5 years, 2 months at recall. The children had crowns present an overage of 13 months at evaluation. Overall, parental acceptance of NuSmile PVSSCs was very high at 93% (N=50). Parents were most satisfied with the crown's: (1) size (N=52; 97%); (2) shape (N=51; 94%); (3) shade and retention (N=48; 89%); (4) metal visibility (N=40; 74%); and (5) durability (N=38; 70%). Forty-three parents (80%) stated that their children were satisfied with the crowns.

CONCLUSIONS

Parent satisfaction with the NuSmile preveneered stainless steel crowns was very high.