SSC - The Hall Technique

Question 1

Describe the Hall Technique

Answer 1

Gold standard for restoring primary molars with distal or mesial caries.

No conventional preparation or caries removal required. LA is also not required.

Question 2

When is the Hall technique contra-indicated?

Answer 2

There are signs and symptoms of:
* pulpal inflammation
* pulpal necrosis
* periodontal involvement

Question 3

Describe the Hall Technique

Answer 3

Gold standard for restoring primary molars with distal or mesial caries.

No conventional preparation or caries removal required. LA is also not required.

Technique:
* separators placement few days before
* check carious primary molar is free from obvious pulpal or periradicular pathology
* select correct size crown, fill with GIC and place on tooth
* advise child and parent that the patient may feel pushing when seating the crown
* get child to bite down on crown, seating it onto the tooth
* clear away excess cement
* occlusion usually evens out by dento-alveolar compensation within a few weeks