Abstract
Background and Aim: The present study aimed to assess the social and self-perceptions of children (4 to 8 years) regarding the esthetics of restored primary anterior teeth. Materials and Method: A total of 135 children seeking dental treatment were asked questions about the dental restorations of primary anterior teeth after showing them pictures of restored carious lesions. Results: They showed increased acceptability for Zirconia crowns as compared to other forms of restorations Conclusion: The children can perceive esthetics of their anterior restored teeth as early as 4 years of age which is important when planning esthetic restorations for them.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 271-276 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 8 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01-08-2019 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health