This review highlights advantages and clinical techniques of stainless steel crowns in pediatric dentistry, indicating their continued relevance despite alternatives.
Stainless steel crowns (SSCs) have been widely recognized as one of the most durable and reliable full-coverage restorations in pediatric dentistry. Despite the emergence of esthetic alternatives such as zirconia crowns and pre-veneered stainless steel crowns, SSCs remain the gold standard for the management of extensively damaged primary teeth. This review summarizes the indications, advantages, limitations, clinical techniques, and current perspectives on SSCs in pediatric dental practice.
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Reem A. AlJabarat (2025) studied this question.
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