Technique for Use of Stainless-Steel Crowns in Primary Molars

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 430.

There is no fee to view this course. There is a fee of $36 to take the exam and claim CE credits for this course.

Synopsis:
This course will guide the clinician through the steps involved in successful placement of the stainless-steel crown. The stainless-steel crown can be easily placed by following the step-by-step approach outlined in this article. When placed properly and with good case selection, the stainless-steel crown should remain in place until the natural exfoliation of the primary molar.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• identify the need for stainless-steel crowns in primary molars.
• describe the steps involved in tooth preparation for primary molar stainless-steel crowns.
• describe how to fit a stainless-steel crown into place on the prepared primary molar.
• describe how to contour a stainless-steel crown when it is too wide mesio-distally.
• describe how to properly cement a stainless-steel crown onto a primary molar.

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Joel Berg became Dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry in August 2012. Prior to that, he was the chair of pediatric dentistry, dental director for Seattle Children’s and associate dean for Hospital Affairs at the School of Dentistry. Dean Berg obtained his DDS, a certificate in pediatric dentistry and an MS in oral biology from the University of Iowa. Before joining the UW, he also served on dental faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Texas. He is currently president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and was recently chosen to be a national spokesman for a public service advertising campaign to promote dental health. Berg has authored or co-authored more than 100 abstracts, articles and chapters, and is co-editor of a textbook on early childhood oral health. His current research includes innovative new technologies for early detection of caries, one of his principal research and academic interests. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentists and International College of Dentists, as well as a board director of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In 2011, he was named the eighth Washington Dental Service Foundation Distinguished Professor for Dentistry. Jenn-Yih (Simon) Lin, DDS, MS, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He has been the Predoctoral Program Director since 2007 and is a favorite with the dental students. Dr. Lin received his DDS in 1995 from National Yang-Ming University in Taipei, Taiwan. In 2002, he received his certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Science degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston. He spent a year conducting molecular genetic research on Oligodontia at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Lin is enthusiastic about integrating computing technology into effective instructional materials. He has implemented podcasting and an audience response system to facilitate students’ learning. He is currently developing an app for mobile devices to improve students’ learning experience in pediatric dentistry.

Disclosure:
The authors declare that neither they nor any member of their family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing education program. Although commercially available products are discussed, no financial arrangements exist between the manufacturers and the authors.

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