Bring Your Pediatric Care into the Next Generation

Crown and bridge is often considered the bread and butter of dentistry. But when it comes to placing crowns on children—who have small mouths and an even smaller level of patience—it's crucial to have treatment protocols in place that are not only fast and predictable, but also offer the natural look that our young patients deserve. With its new Ceramir Pediatric Crowns, Direct USA does just that—infusing pediatric dentistry with a refreshing new level of esthetics and attention.

With a glass-like structure, natural translucency, and a high-gloss surface that closely resembles natural tooth enamel, Ceramir Pediatric Crowns closely mimic the characteristics, color, and shape of natural primary teeth. The Ceramir Pediatric Crowns provide a simple and effective treatment option for the restoration of decayed primary teeth that is esthetic but also functional, making it a superior alternative to both stainless-steel and zirconia crowns. According to Dr. Desigar Moodley, who was a member of the Ceramir Pediatric Crowns design team, designing the ideal pediatric crown came down to 3 key factors: a solution that is cost-effective, esthetic, and would not stress the child. "And that’s exactly how we designed these crowns," he said.

Cutting-Edge Crown Technology

Ceramir Pediatric Crowns feature a patented laser sintering technology that allows for thin walls, resulting in less invasive procedures and maximum tooth preservation. Plaque-resistant and available in 3 sizes, the prefabricated crowns are easily matched to each patient with a size guide and can be cemented in using Ceramir Crown & Bridge, a bioceramic cement that integrates easily with tooth structure to create a permanent seal.

 Combining the strength of lithium disilicate, the esthetics of feldspathic ceramics, and the flexibility of dentin, this unique material offers a shock-absorbing effect and prevents damage to opposing teeth. The crowns can be used for both posterior and anterior restorations, fractured primary teeth following trauma, poor enamel quality, and erosion.

A Boon to Practice & Patient

Many dentists, including Dr. Deepak Mehta, a private practice dentist for 21 years, have struggled with the disadvantages of stainless steel and zirconia crowns for younger patients. It’s the reason why Ceramir Pediatric Crowns have been a welcome addition to his pediatric restorative workflow.

“On one end of the spectrum, we have stainless steel crowns, which are really ugly and many parents do not like,” Dr. Mehta shared. “On the other side of the spectrum we have zirconia crowns, which are really hard and tough, but not very good on the opposing tooth structure.

I've had the opportunity to use both of these materials, but with stainless steel crowns, I had a lot of backlash from parents and I knew nickel was a big concern, so I stopped using them. When I started to use zirconia, there was a lot of hype about it being esthetic, but I found it to be too harsh for kids. The other problem with these 2 types of crowns is secondary caries,” he continued. “At one point, I changed to a direct composite restoration, but then I started to see a loss of retention, and that’s when Ceramir Pediatric Crowns came as a boon to my patients and practice.”

Treatment That Our Pediatric Patients Deserve

The crowns can be easily seated with Ceramir Crown & Bridge cement, as well as with a light-curing material. Biocompatible, BPA-free, and nontoxic, Ceramir Pediatric Crowns cause no irritation to skin or mucosa. In addition, the smooth surface prevents biofilm and bacterial growth, which aids daily oral hygiene.

With a permanent, natural appearance, the crowns also can be converted to a partial crown and allow high occlusal points to be managed without cutting opposing teeth.

Additionally, Ceramir Pediatric Crowns preserve more tooth by requiring minimal to no tooth preparation, and offer a margin thickness starting at 0.5 mm, which can be adjusted down to 0.2 or 0.3 mm.

“The Ceramir Pediatric Crown can be repaired very easily in the mouth, unlike zirconia crowns that cannot be repaired intraorally when chipped,” explained Dr. Moodley. “The other very big advantage of the Ceramir Pediatric Crown is that if the child only needs a mesial or an occlusal wall, you can cut the remaining portion of the crown and make it into a partial crown, which cannot be done with the other existing materials.”

“They're really esthetic and durable, too,” Dr. Mehta added. “They can be manipulated and adjusted very easily. They’re easy on the opposing dentition, easy to repair, and easy for most dentists to use.”