Hall Technique for Carious Primary Molars: A Review of the Literature
The high frequency of caries in primary teeth and its inadequate treatment are major
public health problems during childhood.
Nowadays, the Hall technique is one of the methods
used for biological sealing in carious lesions in primary molars.
Thus, the bacteria will be sealed
from oral environment and the caries will be inactive.
The objective of this article was to provide an
updated search on the Hall technique description, indication, contraindication, advantages, concerns,
success and failure, cost-e ectiveness, acceptability, and preference in pediatric dentistry, and to
compare the Hall technique with traditional crown preparation and conventional treatment options
for carious primary molars.
A discussion of the recently published articles on the Hall technique
reveals that the Hall technique is considered a promising restorative option with high acceptability
and longevity; with low failure rate for managing carious primary molars compared to conventional
treatment modalities used in primary care settings.
Furthermore, the survival rate of stainless steel
crowns (SSCs) is considered high, whether provided using Hall technique or traditional preparation
by a pediatric dentist.
Thus, the Hall technique can be an e ective addition to the clinician’s range of
treatment options for carious primary molars. However, it should be chosen in restricted cases.
