Stainless Steel Crowns

• What is an advantage of conventional crowns?

  Only one appointment is needed
• How long do conventional crowns last?

  Until exfoliation
• Why is complete caries removal important before placing a conventional crown?

  To ensure the crown's longevity and effectiveness
• What is a disadvantage of conventional crowns?

  Require extensive tooth prep/drilling
• What is a risk associated with local infiltration anesthesia (LIA) during conventional crown placement?

  Child may injure themselves due to numbness
• How can the experience of placing a conventional crown be traumatic for a child?

  It involves extensive drilling and preparation
• What happens if a conventional crown is cemented incorrectly?

  It must be drilled off and replaced
• Why are conventional crowns considered more technique sensitive than hall crowns?

  They require precise tooth preparation and cementation
• What is an advantage of hall crowns?

  They do not require tooth prep/drilling
• Is local infiltration anesthesia (LIA) required for hall crowns?

  No, LIA is not required
• How long do hall crowns last?

  Until exfoliation
• Why are hall crowns considered less technique sensitive than conventional crowns?

  They require less precise preparation and placement
• What is a disadvantage of hall crowns?

  Requires at least 2 appointments
• Why might the seps used in hall crowns be uncomfortable?

  They may fall out and require further appointments
• What issue can arise if there is too much medial/distal caries when placing hall crowns?

  Seps may be difficult to place
• What must happen if a hall crown is incorrectly placed?

  It must be drilled off
• What happens if a crown is pushed down too hard when sizing?

  It will have to be drilled off
• Why can't stainless steel crowns be directly placed on teeth with pulpal caries?

  They require GIC cement for proper placement
• When are crowns not placed on teeth?

  If the tooth is close to exfoliation
• Why is the hall technique good for an anxious child with caries?

  It is less invasive and requires no tooth prep
• How does the hall technique reduce trauma for the patient?

  It does not require local anesthesia
• What is the benefit of having a crown until exfoliation?

  No further restorations will be required
• How does the hall technique make the appointment quick for cooperative patients?

  Crown placement is relatively fast
• Why do hall crowns come in multiple sizes?

  To ensure proper fit before application
• How does the hall technique create a feeling of responsibility for the patient?

  Asking them to bite down involves them
• What is the benefit of creating anaerobic conditions for caries?

  It prevents caries from progressing
• How does the hall technique retain the tooth until exfoliation?

  It prevents the need for extraction
• What is the significance of space maintenance in the hall technique?

  It reserves space for the permanent successor
• Why is acclimatization important in the hall technique?

  It helps the child adjust before treatment
• What is the advantage of not requiring caries removal in the hall technique?

  It reduces trauma and anxiety for the patient
• How does GIC luting cement benefit the crown placement?

  It creates a good seal and prevents leakage
• Why are hall crowns ideal for a distal carious lesion in a nervous child?

  They do not require extensive caries removal
• How does the hall technique avoid pulp exposure?

  It does not require extensive drilling
• What is the benefit of not damaging neighboring teeth with the drill?

  It prevents additional complications and trauma
• How can the appointment with seps help the child?

  It allows for acclimatization and explanation
• Why is it important that the tooth is asymptomatic for hall crowns?

  It indicates that caries can be managed
• What types of caries are suitable for hall crowns?

  Class 1 and class 2 caries
• Why is it important that the tooth is not close to exfoliation for hall crowns?

  It ensures the crown will be retained
• What does the absence of signs of infection indicate for hall crown placement?

  It is safe to proceed with the crown
• Why is the absence of radiographic signs of pulpal involvement important?

  It indicates the tooth is suitable for treatment