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Bioflx preformed crowns combine esthetics and minimal preparation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of Bioflx preformed crowns in restoring primary molars in children aged 4\u20138\u2009years at Ho Chi Minh City Odonto\u2010Maxillofacial Hospital in Vietnam.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A single\u2010arm pilot observational study (October 2023\u2013June 2024) at Ho Chi Minh City Odonto\u2010Maxillofacial Hospital involved primary molars treated with Bioflx crowns. Variables included clinical features and treatment outcomes, using descriptive statistics and an unpaired\n                      <jats:italic>t<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2010test.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Forty primary molars from 17 children were treated (mean 2.35\u2009\u00b1\u20091.62 crowns\/child). Most were first molars (55%), lower right quadrant (30%), with caries (65%). At the 3\u2010month follow\u2010up, 90% were rated as \u201cexcellent\u201d masticatory ability, with 100% of \u201cexcellent\u201d esthetics and restoration integrity, while 95% of crowns had \u201cexcellent\u201d marginal adaptation, along with 92.5% healthy surrounding gums.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Short\u2010term evaluation suggests Bioflx preformed crowns may be a promising new, flexible, and durable treatment option for primary molar restoration considering both esthetic and masticatory function. Yet, longer follow\u2010up studies with control groups remain necessary for the long\u2010term clinical evaluation to ensure a comprehensive approach for pediatric patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Trial Registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study received permission for implementation from the Board of Directors of Ho Chi Minh City Odonto\u2010Maxillofacial Hospital and Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, which has also been confirmed in the document issued by the Ethics Council for Biomedical Research (23.341.HV\/PCT\u2010H\u0110\u0110\u0110) signed on April 12, 2023<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/ipd.70039","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,23]],"date-time":"2025-10-23T03:59:11Z","timestamp":1761191951000},"page":"187-194","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Short\u2010Term Clinical Evaluation of Bioflx Crowns for Primary Molar Restoration in Children Aged 4\u20138\u2009Years in Vietnam: A Pilot Observational Study"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"36","author":[{"given":"Bui Trung","family":"Tin","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy  Can Tho Vietnam"},{"name":"Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Rehabilitation and Professional Diseases  Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Nguyen Thi Mai","family":"Phuong","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Ho Chi Minh City Odonto\u2010Maxillofacial Hospital  Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0000-1839-1204","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Nguyen Thi Hai","family":"Anh","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Dentistry Hanoi Medical University  Hanoi Vietnam"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Tran Hau","family":"Bau","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Dentistry Hanoi Medical University  Hanoi Vietnam"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0007-9068-5240","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ta Thanh","family":"Dong","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Dentistry Hanoi Medical University  Hanoi Vietnam"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Vo Truong Nhu","family":"Ngoc","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Dentistry Hanoi Medical University  Hanoi Vietnam"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,22]]},"reference":[{"issue":"1","key":"e_1_2_12_2_1","article-title":"Shaping Smiles: A Narrative Review of Crown Advancements in Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"16","author":"Almajed O. 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