Tooth preparation is minimal. Remove decayed areas, shape the tooth slightly, and ensure a dry field before cementing the crown.
9. What cement should I use with Ceramir Pediatric Crowns?Resin-based light-cured composite, Dual Cure Resin Cement, Self-Adhesive Resin Cements, or Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement, follow manufacturer’s instructions for best outcome.
10. Can Ceramir Pediatric Crowns be customized for each patient?
Yes, they come in various sizes and can be adjusted with a diamond bur. Additionally, they can be slightly personalized in the mouth after placement.
11. What are Ceramir Pediatric Crowns made of?
They're crafted from a strong hybrid glass material with a touch of resin, using a patented laser sintering process. This creates a durable material that feels natural for the patient.
12. Why choose Ceramir Pediatric Crowns over Zirconia Crowns?
Ceramir material isn't as hard as Zirconia, which can be too tough and potentially harm opposing teeth. Ceramir Crowns offer a more natural feel for patients.
Tooth Preparation:
With Ceramir Pediatric crowns, tooth preparation can be less invasive compared to Zirconia crowns. They require less space since they're thinner, allowing for a more conservative approach.
Aesthetics:
Ceramir's natural glass-like material closely resembles real teeth, offering superior aesthetics. In contrast, Zirconia crowns tend to look more opaque and less natural.
Durability:
Ceramir Pediatric crowns are durable, matching the strength of natural teeth and bonding securely to them, lasting the lifetime of the baby tooth. Zirconia crowns are incredibly strong and resistant to breakage, but for children, the focus is on preserving the health and development of their natural teeth. Zirconia's rigidity might strain the underlying tooth structure over time, so dentists often opt for gentler treatments.
Wear Resistance:
Ceramir Pediatric crowns have a surface hardness similar to natural teeth, promoting a wear pattern akin to the natural tooth. In contrast, Zirconia crowns' high surface hardness may cause them to outlast surrounding natural teeth, possibly causing uneven bite alignment for the child.
Fit and Retention:
Ceramir Pediatric crowns, with a resin material, behave like natural teeth, allowing for flexibility and a snug fit to the primary tooth. They bond with the tooth structure, moving naturally with it. Zirconia crowns, on the other hand, need substantial shaping and don't flex like natural teeth do.
Cost:
Ceramir Pediatric crowns are usually cheaper than Zirconia crowns because the material costs less. Also, placing Ceramir Pediatric crowns takes less time at the dentist's office, which is more comfortable for kids.
Indications:
- Anterior and posterior restorations
- Discoloration of primary teeth
- Morphological deformations
- Congenitally malformed primary teeth
- Developmental defects
- Poor enamel quality
- Increased carious activity
- Restoration of teeth after pulpectomy or pulpotomy procedures
- Fractured teeth following trauma
- Severe Bruxism
- Erosion
In the event of chipping or fracture, Ceramir Pediatric crowns can easily be repaired chairside with additional composite material. Zirconia crowns may be more challenging to repair.
How durable and long lasting are Ceramir Pediatric Crowns?
Ceramir PEDIATRIC CROWN mimics the natural tooth with flexural modulus similar to natural dentine (20 GPa) allowing it to flex like the natural tooth. Surface hardness of 100 HV prevents any abrasion to opposing tooth. Compressive strength of 550 MPa is hard enough to prevent any chipping or fracturing in the mouth.