In the mid 1900's, William Humphrey developed the first full coverage steel crown for posterior teeth. Since then, steel crowns have advanced significantly in terms of form and function. In addition, with minimally invasive techniques, the placement of these crowns has drastically improved both patient, parent and practitioner satisfaction without reducing the rate of success. In addition, more esthetic options are being developed from zirconia crowns to enhance biomaterial composite crowns. This seminar will lay out these changes, how practitioners can best leverage them to their advantage as well as for their patients. Case examples of best practices and clinical guidelines will be reviewed, and looking into the future will be explored.
Learning Objectives:
know and appreciate the birth and development of full coverage primary tooth crowns.
apply this information in daily clinical practice to the advantage of their patients, staff, and themselves.
look at the future of full coverage crowns in modern dental practice.
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