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Despite the recent growing evidence in support of prefabricated zirconia crown use as a successful option in managing grossly carious anterior and posterior primary teeth, the use of such crowns remains controversial within the paediatric dental profession. This study aims to assess the use of aesthetic full coverage paediatric restorations among paediatric dentists worldwide, with emphasis on aesthetic prefabricated zirconia crowns. This was an online cross-sectional survey questionnaire study comprising of 38 multiple-choice questions disseminated worldwide through the contact lists of national, regional and international paediatric dental organisations and social media platforms. The survey was completed by 556 respondents thus achieving power, with 391 (70.3%) females and 165 (29.7%) males. The respondents were from 55 different countries spread across six continents. The use of aesthetic full coverage restorations was reported by 80% (n = 444) of the respondents. For restoring anterior teeth, participants mainly used either composite strip crowns (94.4%, n = 419) or zirconia crowns (73.6%, n = 327), while those who used aesthetic crowns for restoring posterior teeth mainly used zirconia crowns (68.2%, n = 303). Within the limitations of this study, the results have shown a wide use of full coverage aesthetic restorations, including the use of zirconia crowns, of primary teeth within this international sample of practicing dentists.

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INTRODUCTION: This case series assessed the outcome of nonsurgical endodontic treatment completed through retained full coverage restorations (FCRs) in a board-certified endodontist private practice. The number of cases completed by the first author was 153. METHODS: All cases were performed following a standardized protocol for treatment and restoration depending on the type of FCR. Number of cases that showed up for 2- to 4-year follow-up was 127, with 83% recall rate. The age range of patients was 33-95 years, with mean age of 54.734 years. The mean recall time was 2.448 years. FCRs and their distribution were as follows: 4 anterior teeth, 14 premolars, and 109 molars. There were 103 nonsurgical root canal treatments and 24 retreatments. Patients who presented for recall had 74 porcelain fused to metal crowns, 17 zirconia crowns, 15 abutments of porcelain fused to metal bridges, 14 lithium disilicate crowns, 5 gold crowns, 1 full metal crown, and 1 gold onlay. RESULTS: There were no endodontically related failures. Six cases failed; 3 were due to vertical root fractures, 1 was due to horizontal root fracture, and 2 were due to extensive recurrent caries causing restorative failure. The percentage of healed cases following the American Association of Endodontists outcome criteria adopted in 2004 with intact retained FCR was 95.3%. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest predictable favorable outcomes for nonsurgical endodontic treatment through FCR following the proposed protocol for diagnosis, treatment, and restoration.

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INTRODUCTION: The endodontic treatment of primary teeth does provide symptomatic relief and masticatory rehabilitation to the child, but mere completion of endodontic procedure does not guarantee long-term success. Teeth that have not been restored coronally after endodontic treatment have high chances of failure. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness among general dental practitioners in Chennai regarding rehabilitation with full coverage restoration in children following pulp therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A multiple choice questionnaire comprising 15 questions was given to 150 general dental practitioners in Chennai. The questionnaire assessed their knowledge and clinical practice of pulp therapy, tooth preparation, and restorative crowns for pediatric patients. The data were collected and statistically analyzed. RESULTS: The findings of this study reveal wide variations in the knowledge and practice of general dental practitioners in Chennai regarding rehabilitation with full coverage restoration in children. CONCLUSION: The conclusion drawn from this study is that we need to update their knowledge regarding rehabilitation with full coverage restorations in children. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Bedre AS, Gurunathan D. Knowledge and Awareness among General Dental Practitioners in Chennai Regarding Rehabilitation with Full Coverage Restoration in Children. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(6):590-594.

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AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness among parents and general dental practitioners regarding rehabilitation with full coverage restoration in children following pulp therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A multiple choice questionnaire was given to 1,000 parents and 400 general practitioners in this multicentric trial. The questionnaire assessed their beliefs, knowledge regarding care of primary teeth, assessment of treating children, and knowledge regarding importance of primary teeth. All the questionnaires were then compiled and statistically analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: 53% parents did not know the importance of primary teeth and 73% parents also thought that no treatment is possible for pulpally involved primary teeth. 20% parents believed that root canal treatment can be possible for children and only 10% knew about full coverage restorations. 40% of the general dentists felt that the best treatment in the case of primary necrotic teeth is extraction and only 13% knew about stainless steel crowns. 62% of general dental practitioners pointed out patients' noninterest in providing crowns whereas 68% parents reported non-information by dentists. CONCLUSION: Both parents and general dental practitioners have incomplete and inadequate knowledge regarding full coverage restorations, and we need to improve the knowledge and dental awareness of the parents and the general dental practitioners. How to cite this article: Moda A, Saroj G, Sharma S, Gupta B. Knowledge and Awareness among Parents and General Dental Practitioners regarding Rehabilitation with Full Coverage Restoration in Children: A Multi-centric Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2016;9(2):177-180.