Comparative Study of Class 2 Caries Requiring Stainless Steel Crown and Restoration in Maxillary Arch among Children Aged between 2 to 6 Years

Introduction: Dental caries is a global public health issue, especially among young children. In both developing and developed countries, it is a major public health problem. Dental caries can start early in life, develop quickly in those at high risk, and go untreated often.

Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study done in a university hospital in Chennai. Children fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion were included in the study

Results: 88.89% patients had stainless steel crown compared to 11.11% of them have chosen restoration as a treatment option. Class II restorations were found to be more in older children. Children in the age of 2 years did not receive class II restorations

Conclusion: Stainless steel crowns were found to be the preferred choice of restoration in children aged 2-6 years with class II caries in maxillary teeth.