Preformed steel crowns are an excellent means of rehabilitation for primary teeth affected by advanced caries. Thanks to them, occlusion and chewing function are not lost.
Preformed stainless steel crowns are easily placed and less expensive than other means of rehabilitation. The pediatric dentist must choose the appropriate size crown and perform a correct seal when installing the crown.
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We share an article that offers us several tips for a correct adaptation of steel crowns in pediatric dentistry, as well as how to achieve an adequate finish and polishing of the crown margins.
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Hall technique: Complete information for the treatment of carious primary molars
Hall technique: Complete information for the treatment of carious primary molars
Croll TP, Epstein DW, Castaldi CR. Marginal adaptation of stainless steel crowns. Pediatr Dent. 2003 May-Jun;25(3):249-52. PMID: 12889701.
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