386 - Predicting Sizes of Stainless Steel Crowns

Saturday, May 24, 2025

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM MDT

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Presenting Author(s)

Sarah Chhadh, DMD

pediatric dental resident
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Research Mentor(s)

dS

debora Scheffel, DDS

Assistant Professor Division of Pediatric Dentisty
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Program Director(s)

Perez Cristina, DDS

Assistant Professor Division of Pediatric Dentisty
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Abstract:

Purpose: The study aims to evaluate the sizes of stainless steel crowns (SSCs) to ascertain average dimensions across various clinical situations, providing clinicians with a reliable baseline for fitting SSCs.

Methods: Patient charts of individuals aged 3 to 8 years who received treatment under general anesthesia at UK Chandler Hospital from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024 will be analyzed to collect data on SSC sizes.These sizes will be assessed based on the restored tooth considering two distinct clinical scenarios: SSCs applied to a single posterior tooth and those applied on multiple adjacent posterior teeth. The analysis will involve detailing the relative and absolute frequencies of the variables, with association test conducted for original data.
Results/

Conclusion: Although the size of the second molar crown moderately predicts the size of the first molar crown, the relatively low predictive power indicates that other factors, such as tooth morphology, age, and individual patient characteristics, may play a significant role in determining the appropriate crown size. No difference was found between grouped and single crowns.

Identify Supporting Agency and Grant Number: This study was funded by the University of Kentucky Department of Pediatrics in Lexington, KY.