COMPARISON OF CLINICAL OUTCOMES AND PARENTAL SATISFACTION BETWEEN ZIRCONIA AND COMPOSITE STRIP CROWNS IN CHILDREN WITH DECAYED PRIMARY INCISORS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.
Zirconia crowns for decayed primary front teeth showed better retention, gingival health, and colour stability than composite strip crowns over 12+ months, though zirconia was associated with more opposing tooth wear. Both crown types remained clinically acceptable, with parents reporting higher satisfaction with zirconia.
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Oral Health Management for PEG Fed Children
Oral health care for children fed entirely by PEG tube — a practical guide for Australian oral health therapists.
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