Why do stainless steel crowns fail?

When primary molars lose a lot of dental tissue due to extensive caries or trauma, it is necessary to rehabilitate them with preformed steel crowns, which have a high success rate.

Stainless steel crowns are placed in an easy-to-perform, one-appointment procedure and are inexpensive. There are cases of failure that are the reason for this study.

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We share a study that analyzes the causes and reasons for the failure of stainless steel crowns in pediatric dentistry, taking into account clinical analyzes and data in the literature.

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Prakash AS (2020) Crowns in pediatric dentistry –A Review on the failures. Oral Health Care 5: DOI: 10.15761/OHC.1000193.

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Stainless Steel Crowns: Adaptation and installation - Step by step

Steel crowns in pediatric dentistry are a method of restoring primary teeth that are severely affected by caries or dental trauma, in this way natural exfoliation is expected.

Steel crowns are the most used for their easy adaptation, installation and low cost. Currently, the Hall technique is used, which simplifies the procedure for installing metal crowns.

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The video that we share teaches us everything related to steel crowns, advantages, disadvantages, and how to select the appropriate crown. It also teaches us the step-by-step adaptation and installation of steel crowns in pediatric dentistry.

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Modified Hall technique in hypomineralized molar

Enamel hypomineralization is a developmental defect, it does not have a defined cause although it is related to systemic or environmental alterations during the first three years of life.

Molars with hypomineralized enamel are susceptible to erosion and caries. The rehabilitation of the molars is necessary to avoid early tooth loss, and in this case a steel crown was placed with the modified Hall technique.

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We share the management of severely hypomineralized molars using the modified Hall technique, indicating its advantages, objectives and the step-by-step process.

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Quintero Y, Leite de Farias A, Restrepo M, Santos-Pinto L. Modified Hall technique for severely hypomineralized molars. Report of cases. Rev. CES Odont 2021; 34(1): 118-124

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Hall technique: Complete information for the treatment of carious primary molars

Caries is an infectious process that seriously affects dental enamel, and when it is not treated in time, it endangers the permanence of the tooth in the oral cavity.

Steel crowns are used in pediatric dentistry when primary teeth are severely damaged by dental caries. They are usually placed after pulp treatment and in hypoplastic teeth.

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The objective of the article is to provide adequate information on the Hall technique, indications, contraindications, disadvantages, and the cost-effectiveness of this procedure. A complete analysis of this rehabilitation technique for carious primary teeth.

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Altoukhi DH, El-Housseiny AA. Hall Technique for Carious Primary Molars: A Review of the Literature. Dent J (Basel). 2020 Jan 17;8(1):11. doi: 10.3390/dj8010011. PMID: 31963463; PMCID: PMC7148518.

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Hall Technique for Stainless Steel Crown in 3 easy steps

The Hall technique is an alternative to the treatment of extensive cavities that have affected a large amount of dental tissue in the primary teeth. This technique consists of placing a preformed metal crown without dental preparation.

Steel crowns are press-fitted on primary molars affected by extensive caries or when the enamel is defective. Thanks to the steel crowns, tooth loss and future occlusion problems are avoided.


We share a video that shows us how to place a steel crown on a primary molar using the Hall technique in 3 easy steps.

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Tooth Preparation for Stainless Steel Crown - Step by step

Steel crowns in pediatric dentistry are used to restore a tooth that has lost a lot of structure due to decay or trauma. Returns the chewing and occlusion functions necessary for the patient's oral health

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It is economical and quick to prepare and install, that is why it is used to this day, perhaps its only disadvantage is aesthetics.

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A comprehensive guide to achieving the best results with 3M™ ESPE™ Prefabricated Crowns (Stainless Steel Crowns - Polycarbonate Crowns)

Crowns are used when the primary molar has been affected by extensive caries or a dental fracture. In both cases, the tooth structure is compromised and the crowns offer stability and durability of the tooth.

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One of the great benefits of 3M crowns is that they offer long-term coverage, ensuring durability.

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In pediatric dentistry, the main objective is to maintain the primary tooth, so as not to affect chewing or the eruption or location of the permanent tooth. We share a complete guide for the placement of the different 3M prefabricated crowns for the oral rehabilitation of pediatric patients

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