Assessment of the clinical accuracy and reliability of online video content on prefabricated zirconia crowns in primary teeth

Enes Bardakçı; Fatih Şengül; Periş Çelikel

Assessment of the clinical accuracy and reliability of online video content on prefabricated zirconia crowns in primary teeth

Abstract

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the content quality, reliability, and viewer engagement of YouTube™ videos on pediatric zirconia crowns and to assess their potential as an informational resource. Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated YouTube™ videos on pediatric zirconia crowns identified using keywords derived from Google Trends. Following predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, 56 English-language videos were included. Video characteristics (source, duration, views, likes, and comments) were recorded. Content quality, reliability, and viewer engagement were assessed using the Video Content Usefulness Score (VCUS), Global Quality Scale (GQS), and modified DISCERN (mDISCERN), respectively. Viewer engagement was analyzed using the view ratio and interaction index. Statistical analyses were performed using non-parametric tests, correlation analyses, and linear regression models (p<0.05). Results: Most videos demonstrated a moderate level of content usefulness (71.4%), while only 14.3% were classified as highly useful. Median VCUS, GQS, and mDISCERN scores indicated low-to-moderate content quality and reliability. Video source was not significantly associated with content quality or reliability (p>0.05). Highly useful videos were significantly longer but showed lower engagement metrics compared to videos with lower usefulness (p<0.05). Regression analysis revealed that GQS was the strongest predictor of usefulness (p<0.001), whereas view count and interaction metrics were not associated with content usefulness. Conclusions: YouTube™ videos on pediatric zirconia crowns generally provide information of limited reliability and content quality, despite moderate levels of viewer engagement. Popularity indicators such as views and likes do not reliably reflect content usefulness or informational value. Therefore, the development of evidence-based, structured, and professionally oriented digital content by pediatric dental professionals and academic institutions may contribute to improving the quality and reliability of online information related to pediatric restorative dentistry.

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Ethical Statement

This study did not involve human participants or animal subjects. The data used in this research were obtained from publicly available online video platforms, and no identifiable personal or patient information was included. Therefore, ethical approval was not required.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Paedodontics

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Enes Bardakçı ^*
0009-0007-8557-2946
Türkiye

Fatih Şengül
0000-0001-6087-148X
Türkiye

Periş Çelikel
0000-0002-1807-4281
Türkiye

Publication Date

May 22, 2026

Submission Date

April 2, 2026

Acceptance Date

May 3, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 3

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https://izlik.org/JA59JB79EJ

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APA

Bardakçı, E., Şengül, F., & Çelikel, P. (2026). Assessment of the clinical accuracy and reliability of online video content on prefabricated zirconia crowns in primary teeth. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, 8(3), 524-530. https://izlik.org/JA59JB79EJ

AMA

1.Bardakçı E, Şengül F, Çelikel P. Assessment of the clinical accuracy and reliability of online video content on prefabricated zirconia crowns in primary teeth. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026;8(3):524-530. https://izlik.org/JA59JB79EJ

Chicago

Bardakçı, Enes, Fatih Şengül, and Periş Çelikel. 2026. “Assessment of the Clinical Accuracy and Reliability of Online Video Content on Prefabricated Zirconia Crowns in Primary Teeth”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8 (3): 524-30. https://izlik.org/JA59JB79EJ.

EndNote

Bardakçı E, Şengül F, Çelikel P (May 1, 2026) Assessment of the clinical accuracy and reliability of online video content on prefabricated zirconia crowns in primary teeth. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8 3 524–530.

IEEE

[1]E. Bardakçı, F. Şengül, and P. Çelikel, “Assessment of the clinical accuracy and reliability of online video content on prefabricated zirconia crowns in primary teeth”, Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 524–530, May 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA59JB79EJ

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Bardakçı, Enes - Şengül, Fatih - Çelikel, Periş. “Assessment of the Clinical Accuracy and Reliability of Online Video Content on Prefabricated Zirconia Crowns in Primary Teeth”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8/3 (May 1, 2026): 524-530. https://izlik.org/JA59JB79EJ.

JAMA

1.Bardakçı E, Şengül F, Çelikel P. Assessment of the clinical accuracy and reliability of online video content on prefabricated zirconia crowns in primary teeth. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026;8:524–530.

MLA

Bardakçı, Enes, et al. “Assessment of the Clinical Accuracy and Reliability of Online Video Content on Prefabricated Zirconia Crowns in Primary Teeth”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, vol. 8, no. 3, May 2026, pp. 524-30, https://izlik.org/JA59JB79EJ.

Vancouver

1.Enes Bardakçı, Fatih Şengül, Periş Çelikel. Assessment of the clinical accuracy and reliability of online video content on prefabricated zirconia crowns in primary teeth. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj [Internet]. 2026 May 1;8(3):524-30. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA59JB79EJ