Hall Crowns are a type of Stainless Steel Crown (SSC) treatment commonly used on baby molar teeth. They’re a minimally invasive and highly effective treatment option that usually requires no drilling or anaesthetic — making them ideal for young children who may feel nervous at the dentist.
The most common reason your child may need a Hall Crown is due to tooth decay or cavities on baby teeth. Decay can occur because of diet, oral hygiene habits, or natural developmental factors affecting the enamel.
Other possible reasons include:
You may notice one or more of these symptoms:
Even if not every hypomineralised tooth needs a crown, your dentist will carefully assess the tooth’s health to determine if a Hall Crown is appropriate.
Your dental professional will first perform a comprehensive dental examination to assess your child’s oral health. This may include taking X-rays and doing a professional dental clean if needed.
The dentist will assess whether the decay has reached the pulp (nerve) of the tooth.
Hall Crowns are only suitable when:
Once the tooth is confirmed suitable, the procedure and its benefits are discussed and consented to with you and your child.
Small rubber separators are placed between the teeth on either side of the one being treated.
After placement:
Because of their minimally invasive nature, Hall Crowns can usually be done without anaesthetic and are well tolerated even by very young children. This approach can prevent the need for more extensive treatment later on.
To keep your child’s crown and teeth healthy:
If you’re interested in a Hall Crown in Keysborough, we invite you to visit Dental at Keys for a personalised consultation.
Yes. Stainless Steel Crowns are made from medical-grade metal alloys that are perfectly safe for children. They are durable, biocompatible, and designed specifically for use inside the mouth.
Once a cavity becomes moderately large, fillings tend to fail more easily in baby teeth. The bonding materials used for fillings don’t adhere as strongly to primary teeth, and as teeth move or erupt, fillings can loosen or fall out.
Stainless Steel Crowns provide greater protection and longevity, helping to preserve baby teeth until they naturally fall out.
We like to make it fun! We often call it a “superhero tooth” or a “robot tooth.” Many children love showing off their special new tooth — and usually realise that some of their friends have them too.
