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martes, 17 de junio de 2025

Stainless Steel Crowns for Kids: When and Why They’re the Best Option

Stainless Steel Crowns

Stainless steel crowns (SSCs) are one of the most reliable restorations used in pediatric dentistry, especially for baby molars that have severe decay or have undergone pulp therapy.

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First introduced in the 1950s, they are still widely used because they are strong, affordable, and long-lasting—often outperforming white fillings in baby teeth.

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When Are Stainless Steel Crowns Used in Children?
Pediatric dentists commonly use SSCs when:

° A baby tooth has large cavities that can’t be fixed with a regular filling
° The tooth has been treated with a pulpotomy or pulpectomy
° The enamel is weak due to conditions like enamel hypoplasia or molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH)
° The tooth has fractured due to trauma
° The child is at high risk of cavities or has special healthcare needs

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Benefits of Stainless Steel Crowns for Baby Teeth

° Long-lasting protection (often until the tooth naturally falls out)
° Full coverage and excellent seal against bacteria
° Quick and easy placement in a single visit
° Ideal for young children or those who have trouble cooperating
° Lower cost than most other restorative options

How Pediatric Dentists Place a Stainless Steel Crown

1. Examine and diagnose the tooth
2. Choose the correct crown size
3. Reduce the biting surface and sides of the tooth
4. Try in the crown to ensure a proper fit
5. Cement it using glass ionomer cement
6. Check the bite and remove any excess cement

The entire process can often be done in one appointment, which is especially helpful for children with limited patience or dental anxiety.

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Why Not Just Do a Filling?

White fillings (composite) or silver fillings (amalgam) may work for small cavities, but they often fail in baby teeth with major decay. Stainless steel crowns are stronger, more protective, and have a much lower failure rate—especially when the child is at high risk for future cavities.
While some parents may prefer tooth-colored crowns, research shows that SSCs have a success rate of over 90%, even after several years. Esthetic crowns like zirconia are more expensive, and not always ideal for very young or uncooperative children.

💡 Conclusion

Stainless steel crowns remain the gold standard for restoring primary molars with major damage. They offer reliable, long-term protection, are cost-effective, and reduce the need for future dental work.
If your child needs treatment for a decayed or weakened baby tooth, talk to your pediatric dentist about whether a stainless steel crown is the right option. In many cases, it’s the best way to keep their smile healthy and pain-free until the adult teeth come in.

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📚 References

✔ American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). (2023). Clinical Practice Guidelines: Restorative Dentistry. Reference Manual, 45(6), 372–380. https://www.aapd.org/research/oral-health-policies--recommendations/

✔ Lynch, C. D., O'Sullivan, V. R., & McConnell, R. J. (2020). Success and survival of stainless steel crowns placed in primary molars: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 30(3), 212–222. https://doi.org/10.1111/ipd.12612

✔ Santos, J. M., Diniz, M. B., Oliveira, B. H., & Braga, M. M. (2021). Longevity of restorations in primary teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pediatric Dentistry, 43(1), 16–24. https://www.aapd.org

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miércoles, 1 de febrero de 2023

Stainless steel crowns: Minimally invasive technique - Benefits and advantages

Stainless steel crowns

Stainless steel crowns are used for the restoration of primary teeth that have been affected by advanced caries or by a fracture that compromises a large part of the dental tissue, or in cases such as Molar Incisor Hypomineralization.

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Stainless steel crowns are chosen for their ease of adaptation, simple technique, and long life, as well as their low cost compared to other restorative means.

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We share the benefits and advantages of stainless steel crowns in the restoration of primary teeth affected by advanced caries.

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jueves, 22 de septiembre de 2022

Stainless Steel Crowns: Types, procedure and techniques

Stainless Steel Crowns

Oral rehabilitation in a pediatric patient becomes a challenge for the pediatric dentist, because he must take into account the management of the patient's behavior and perform a treatment that takes the least number of appointments.

Steel crowns become the best alternative to restore primary molars that are affected by advanced caries until their natural exfoliation. For anterior teeth, the use of resins or zirconia crowns is recommended.

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We share the benefits, types of crowns, procedures and techniques of stainless steel crowns for rehabilitation in pediatric dentistry.

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Dr. Vivek Mehta. Stainless Steel Crowns in Pediatric Dentistry : A Review Article. 4th Anniversary Issue | Heal Talk | September-October 2012 | Volume 05 | Issue 01

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Arunima, Ahuja V. Crowns for paediatric teeth: Stainless steel crown. J Dent Panacea 2021;3(1):20-25.

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lunes, 8 de agosto de 2022

Indications for Hall technique usage in pediatric dentistry

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Steel crowns in pediatric dentistry are used when the dental tissue is seriously affected by advanced caries or dental trauma. The procedure is simple and inexpensive, making it an excellent restoration option.

The Hall technique is a minimally invasive technique that controls the progression of caries, making it a much simpler procedure with less preparation.

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We share a complete article on the indications and benefits of using steel crowns and the hall technique in pediatric dentistry.

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Milena Todorova Georgieva. Indications for use of preformed crowns in pediatric dentistry. MedInform ISSUE 2, 2016.

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lunes, 25 de julio de 2022

How to achieve a correct marginal adaptation of steel crowns in pediatric dentistry? - Tips for a good finish

 Stainless Steel Crowns

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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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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martes, 28 de junio de 2022

Why do stainless steel crowns fail?

Stainless steel crown

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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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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domingo, 19 de junio de 2022

Stainless Steel Crowns: Adaptation and installation - Step by step

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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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