hall technique Flashcards
1
Q
when suitable for HT
A
no clinical/radiographic signs of pulp involvement
sufficient tooth tissue to retain crown
good pt ccop
fitting seals off caries margin
2
Q
HT procedure
A
separators 3-5 days prior
select crown size
fill with GIC
place and apply pressure
encourage child to bite in place
remove excess cement
3
Q
HT post op
A
crown is supposed to fit tightly
will get used to feeling in 24 hours
occlusion will
4
Q
Principles of HT
A
primary molars, no tooth prep, plaque sealed in (separates from substrate- losing cariogenic potential), dentine caries arrests
5
Q
minor failures of hall crown
A
new/secondary caries
crown worn or lost
crown lost but still restorable
6
Q
major failures of hall crown
A
irreversible pulpitis
abscess
interradicular radiolucency
crown lost and tooth unrestorable
