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Stainless Steel Crown

Category: Pediatric | Difficulty: Basic | Priority: Core

Clinical Definition

Prefabricated metal crown used to restore a primary tooth with extensive caries or following pulpotomy/pulpectomy.

Patient-Friendly

A silver cap placed on a baby tooth to make it strong again after big cavities or nerve treatment.

Related Terms

[[ssc; silver cap]]

Notes

Explain to kids as a 'strong silver hat' for the tooth

Audience

๐Ÿ—‚ Front Desk ๐Ÿ‘ถ Pediatric