3M Espe SS Crown Primary Molar Crown-D (1st molar)

3M ESPE Stainless Steel Crowns are designed to provide long-term coverage of primary molar teeth and long-term provisional coverage of permanent molar teeth. Different designs of prefabricated metal crowns have been offered to the dental profession over the years ranging from straight sided “bucket” crowns to the anatomically shaped 3M ESPE stainless steel crowns available today.

3M ESPE stainless steel crowns have been designed to accurately duplicate the anatomy of primary and first permanent molars in a selection of sizes. The crowns are manufactured with a life-like height, contour and occlusal surface. They are pre-crimped at the cervical margin to give good retention and a “snap” fit.

The realistic anatomical shape of a 3M ESPE stainless steel primary molar crown means that minimal adjustment is necessary to obtain good retention. There is good harmony with the patient’s occlusion and the smooth stainless steel alloy surface helps maintain gingival health and patient comfort.

Indications for Use :

1. Where an amalgam is likely to fail in a primary molar, such as a Class II cavity where the proximal box is extended beyond the anatomic line angles.

2. Extensive caries damage involving multiple surfaces of the tooth.

3. Extensive decalcification around an already restored tooth where there is a high risk of recurrent caries.

4. For space maintenance.

5. After pulp therapy or endodontic procedures on a primary molar.

6. Developmental defects such as amelogenesis imperfecta, dentinogenesis imperfecta, or hypocalcified teeth. Stainless steel crowns are useful as an “emergency” measure to reduce the sensitivity of these teeth and allow the patient to eat and maintain effective oral hygiene measures.

Consider alternative treatment if :

• Patient is unable to cooperate with treatment.
• Primary tooth is approaching exfoliation; i.e., X-ray shows over half the primary tooth root resorbed.