AHMED HATEM YASSIN

Dr. Ahmed Hatem Yassin is a passionate and accomplished pediatric dentist with extensive experience in clinical practice, academic teaching, and international dental education. He is the owner of DentoKidz Clinic in Alexandria and the co-founder of Tomorrow Tooth Clinic in New Cairo. He serves as a course director for multiple national and international pediatric dentistry programs and is an active speaker at regional and European conferences, with a strong focus on advancing contemporary, child-centered dental care. He holds a master’s degree in pediatric dentistry from Alexandria University.

ANTERIOR ZIRCONIA CROWNS IN CHILDREN: RETHINKING CLINICAL STRATEGIES

Restoration of anterior primary teeth poses both esthetic and clinical challenges in pediatric dentistry. Anterior zirconia crowns have gained popularity; however, predictable outcomes depend on proper case selection and precise clinical execution. This presentation rethinks current strategies for anterior zirconia crowns in children, focusing on practical decision-making supported by real clinical cases. Key aspects include indications, tooth preparation principles, soft tissue management, crown selection, and cementation techniques. The lecture aims to provide clinicians with a simplified, clinically oriented approach to achieve durable, esthetic, and predictable results in daily pediatric practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • To discuss the indications of anterior zirconia crowns in pediatric dentistry.
  • To explain key clinical principles affecting their success.
  • To identify proper case selection criteria.
  • To describe essential tooth preparation and soft tissue management steps.
  • To apply appropriate crown selection and cementation techniques for predictable esthetic outcomes.