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What is a common disadvantage of stainless steel crowns?
What is a common disadvantage of stainless steel crowns?
- Gingivitis is common around defective margins if not applied properly (correct)
- Being more expensive than other options
- Being less durable than other materials
- Requires extensive tooth structure preparation
What is an indication for restoring primary or young permanent teeth with stainless steel crowns?
What is an indication for restoring primary or young permanent teeth with stainless steel crowns?
- Tooth sensitivity
- Small carious lesions
- Hypoplastic primary or permanent teeth
- Extensive carious lesions (correct)
In what year were stainless steel crowns introduced?
In what year were stainless steel crowns introduced?
- 1960
- 1950 (correct)
- 1940
- 1970
What is a benefit of stainless steel crowns?
What is a benefit of stainless steel crowns?
What is another type of crown mentioned in the text?
What is another type of crown mentioned in the text?
What type of patient may benefit from stainless steel crowns?
What type of patient may benefit from stainless steel crowns?