Comparative Evaluation of Gingival Health and Bacterial Adhesion in Bioflx vs. Zirconia Crowns on Primary Molars

Dental caries is an oral disease most ubiquitous among children, characterized by a series of demineralization and remineralization cycles. If left untreated, it can progress to cavitated lesions. Usually, the familiar method of managing multi-surface carious lesions in primary teeth with stainless steel crowns .Streptococcus mutans is considered to be the main colonizer and primary etiological factor in caries progression as it stimulates the production of glucans from the food substrates. Research has indicated that S. mutans can be isolated from plaque samples. Consequently the long-term success of a restored tooth is significantly affected by the adhesion of S. mutans to the preformed crowns.Bacterial adhesion on zirconia are sparse. An in vitro study reported the initial bacterial adhesion on the surface of zirconia to be less compared with resins. When a primary tooth is restored with a full-coverage restoration, it establishes a fresh environment conducive to microbial adhesion. Bioflx Crowns the first flexible, durable, and esthetic preformedcrown for primary molars .BFCs are monochromatic, metal-free, tooth-colored crowns used in the medical device industry having high strength, flexibility, and durability. These crowns are autoclavable and are similar to SSC in tooth preparation. Additionally, they offer a cost benefit compared to zircon crowns,

Inclusion criteria

• patients aged 4-8 years.
• decayed in primary molars require full-coverage crowns.
• No history of systemic diseases affecting oral health.
• Cooperative children.

Exclusion criteria

-patients with severe medical conditions, badly decayed in primary molars and trauma.