Kap survey on stainless steel crowns among undergraduates

Abstract

Introduction: Stainless steel crowns (SSC) are an important restorative armamentarium in paediatric dentistry. They are cemented with a biocompatible luting agent and are adapted to individual teeth. An appropriate cementing agent for SSCs is conventional glass ionomer cement. For the restoration of primary teeth, these crowns offer an outstanding alternative to other restorative materials. Aim: The main aim of this survey is to analyse the knowledge, attitude and practice on stainless steel crowns among undergraduates. Materials and method: Self-administrated questionnaire was designed based on the knowledge, attitude and practice of stainless steel crowns. The questionnaire contained 14 questions which were shared through Google forms link. The study population included undergraduates belonging to the 18 – 25 age group. The statistics done using SPSS software, chi square test was done to check the association and a p value of 0.05 was said to be statistically significant. The survey has been completed in the month of February 2021. Results: 53% think extensively decayed teeth are the major indication for stainless steel crown, 34% think as a preventive restoration and 13% think severe cases of bruxism.