Size Identification System:
- There are 48 different sizes of the crown available.
- D: Represents the 1st molar.
- E: Represents the 2nd molar.
- U / L: Represents Upper and Lower.
- L / R: Represents Left side and Right side.
- Number: Indicates the specific size of the crown.
Understanding Deciduous Tooth Crowns
Definition: Stainless steel crown protecting damaged deciduous tooth.
Role: It makes room for permanent tooth by protecting damaged tooth until permanent tooth comes out. Deciduous teeth (20 total) are replaced with permanent teeth between the ages of seven and twelve years.
Application Cases
- Deciduous tooth with large decayed parts or endodontic treatment.
- When endodontic treatment lowers tooth strength, making it prone to breakage.
- Decay occurring in the occlusal surface.
- High frequency of second decay resulting in the need for additional protection.
Clinical Procedure
1Measure tooth & select size
2Tooth preparation
3Temporary placement
4Scissoring & trimming
5Suitability evaluation
6Finishing & Polishing
7Cementation
8Final occlusion check
Characteristics of Kids Crown
- Solid Occlusal Surface: Heat-treated for high abrasion resistance and low perforation rate.
- Soft Gingival Margin: Heat-treated to make scissoring and contouring of interproximal contact easy.
- High Elasticity: Simple crimping is often sufficient without extensive scissoring.
- Environmentally Friendly: Silica film coating that is harmless to humans and has high corrosion resistance.
- Ergonomic Design: Precrimped and precontoured to mimic natural teeth.