[Clinical efficiency and cost-effectiveness of standard metal crowns for primary molars].

The aim of the study was to assess clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of standard metal crowns for primary molars restoration. The paper contains the results of 3-year study of 2 groups of children aged 3-9, whose molars were restored using different techniques after treatment of chronic fibrous pulpitis. In the first group (42 children) 128 temporary molars were restored using filling materials (glass ionomer cements, compomers), in the second group (35 children) 106 temporary molars were restored using standard metal crowns (3M ESPE USA).