Crowns and Canals!
Crowns
Stainless Steel Crown
The stainless steel crown (SSC) is the most durable, long-lasting dental restoration for primary teeth. It covers and protects the tooth until it is naturally lost. The SSC is indicated when:
- The cavity is large and covers multiple surfaces of the tooth
- The child is at a high risk for future cavities
- A tooth has received a nerve treatment
The SSC is an economical, time-efficient, mercury-free dental restoration that has a 60-year track record for durability and safety!
Zirconia Crown
Zirconia crowns are made of solid, monolithic zirconia, a ceramic material time-tested for its strength and durability in adult dentistry. They are 100% biocompatible. The crown is free of metals-including nickel, commonly used in stainless steel crowns and is therefore a great option if your child has any metal allergies. The zirconia crown is a beautifully esthetic restoration.
Pulpotomy/Pulpectomy
(i.e., “Nerve Treatment” or “Baby Root Canal”)
Pulpotomies and pulpectomies may be used to save severely decayed or broken teeth from extraction. Primary (i.e., baby) teeth can be preserved to help guide the permanent teeth into proper placement as well as provide your child with increased dental function and esthetics.
Composite Fillings
Composite is a white filling material that provides an esthetic dental restoration. It can be used for small to average-sized cavities. Placement of white fillings is very technique sensitive and requires a high level of child cooperation. Advances in dental science have allowed composite fillings to approach the strength and durability of conventional silver fillings.
Silver Diamine Fluoride
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an inexpensive topical liquid medicine that is applied directly to dental cavities. It is used for dental caries arrest and treatment of dentin hypersensitivity. It does not require local anesthetic or dental drills thus making it easy to apply. This technique is well suited for pre-cooperative and fearful children, as well as special needs and medically compromised patients who may otherwise require dental sedation for traditional fillings and crowns.
Pros:
Delays or avoids traditional dental restorations.
Arrests 80% of cavities when placed biannually.
Helps decrease sensitivity
Fast, Easy to apply, painless
Cons:
SDF permanently stains cavities black
Not indicated for large or deep cavities
20% of cavities may continue to get worse
Treated cavities with SDF may still require future restoration
Does not restore form or function of lost tooth structure
Silver Diamine Fluoride
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an inexpensive topical liquid medicine that is applied directly to dental cavities. It is used for dental caries arrest and treatment of dentin hypersensitivity. It does not require local anesthetic or dental drills thus making it easy to apply. This technique is well suited for pre-cooperative and fearful children, as well as special needs and medically compromised patients who may otherwise require dental sedation for traditional fillings and crowns.
Pros:
Delays or avoids traditional dental restorations.
Arrests 80% of cavities when placed biannually.
Helps decrease sensitivity
Fast, Easy to apply, painless
Cons:
SDF permanently stains cavities black
Not indicated for large or deep cavities
20% of cavities may continue to get worse
Treated cavities with SDF may still require future restoration
Does not restore form or function of lost tooth structure
Resin Infiltration
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Our kids dental team is ready for you! Call 509-375-5000
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday with variable times to accommodate all of our patients.
Our kids dental team is ready for you! Call 509-375-5000