The Hall Technique for Managing Carious Primary Molars

From Volume 36, Issue 8, October 2009 | Pages 472-478

Authors

Nicola Innes

BDS(Hons), BSc, BMSc(Hons), PhD, MFDS, MFGDP, RGN

Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry

Articles by Nicola Innes

Dafydd Evans

BDS, PhD, FDS

Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, Dundee Dental Hospital and School

Articles by Dafydd Evans

Norna Hall

BDS

GDP (Ret'd)

Articles by Norna Hall

Abstract

The Hall Technique, a method of managing carious primary molars effectively with preformed metal crowns, without the use of local anaesthesia, caries removal or tooth preparation of any kind, is described. The technique is illustrated with a case report. The evidence underpinning the technique is discussed, along with indications and contra-indications for its use, and details of where clinicians can obtain further information on the technique if they are considering using it.

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