Restorative
Sara Crow, DDS
Pediatric Dentistry Resident
Children’s Hospital of Michigan -— Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Children's Hospital of Michigan - Detroit Medical Center
James P. Stenger, DDS, MS
Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program Director
Children's Hospital of Michigan - Detroit Medical Center
Hazel Park, Michigan, United States
Purpose: The aim of this research project is to gain a better understanding of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) resident experiences and desired experiences regarding different types of full coverage crown restorations.
Methods: Current AAPD pediatric dentistry residents received an email advertising the study. The email included details concerning the study, a description of consent, and the link to an online survey form. Participation was voluntary. All the information gathered was anonymous.
Results: 51 responses were collected, accounting for approximately 6.2 percent of AAPD pediatric dentistry residents in the United States. 37.3 percent of respondents desire more experiences with preformed metal crowns. 64.0 percent of respondents desire more experiences with composite strip crowns. 78.4 percent of respondents desire more experiences with pre-veneered stainless steel crowns. 96.1 percent of respondents desire more experiences with all-ceramic crowns.
Conclusion: Respondents desire more diverse clinical experiences with different types of preformed full coverage crown restorations. This information may be utilized to give AAPD Pediatric Dentistry Residency Programs an idea of their strengths and weaknesses regarding resident experiences with full coverage crowns when compared to other programs. Programs may also use this information to determine potential barriers to diversifying resident experiences as well as potential solutions.