Paediatric & MIH Meta-analysis ✓ Peer reviewed

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.

The journal of evidence-based dental practice · Abdelmagied M, Parekh S, Ashley P · 2026-09-01

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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