The stainless steel solution.
Stainless steel caps children s teeth.
Stainless steel crowns are metal caps used by dental professionals to repair a decayed baby molar back tooth and prevent it decaying further.
Dental crowns caps for primary baby teeth which are tooth shaped coverings cemented to the tooth for the purpose of restoring the tooth to its original shape and function.
They are made to fit the exact size and shape of a child s molar and are used to cap teeth with large or deep cavities.
If you have any further questions please speak to the dentist caring for your child.
Your child s dental care stainless steel crowns.
This leaflet explains more about stainless steel crowns for your child including the benefits risks and any alternatives and what you and your child can expect when you come to hospital.
For children a stainless steel crown is commonly used to fit over a primary tooth that s been prepared to fit it.
After removing the decay your dentist will.
When a baby tooth is extensively decayed and using other filling materials isn t likely to be successful the american academy of pediatric dentistry aapd recommends restoring the tooth with a stainless steel crown especially if the tooth has received pulpal therapy.
The crown will stay in place until the baby tooth falls out.
The stainless steel cap crown functions like the natural crown of the tooth allowing children to eat and speak comfortably and helping their bite to develop properly.