Hall Technique or Modified Hall Technique of Deep Carious Lesions in Primary Molars

"* Only food scraps or debris will be removed from the caries cavity.~* The smallest crown size will be selected that covers all cusps and approaches the contact points with a slight springback feel.~* If the contact points are tight, orthodontic elastic separators will be placed through the contacts and the SSC will be placed at the second appointment 3-5 days later.~* The SSC will be loaded with glass ionomer luting cement and placed evenly on the tooth.~* The child will be asked to bite firmly until the crown is pushed down over the tooth.~* If the child is unable or unwilling to bite down on the SSC, finger pressure will be used to seat the crown~* The child will continue to bite on a cotton roll until the cement hardens~* Excess glass ionomer cement will be removed from the crown margins with hand instruments and dental floss."

"* Food scraps or debris will be cleaned from the caries cavity and infected soft carious dentin tissue will be excavated with hand instruments.~* The smallest crown size will be selected that covers all cusps and approaches the contact points with a slight springback feel.~* If the contact points are tight, orthodontic elastic separators will be placed through the contacts and the SSC will be placed at the second appointment 3-5 days later.~* The SSC will be loaded with glass ionomer luting cement and placed evenly on the tooth.~* The child will be asked to bite firmly until the crown is pushed down over the tooth.~* If the child is unable or unwilling to bite down on the SSC, finger pressure will be used to seat the crown~* The child will continue to bite on a cotton roll until the cement hardens~* Excess glass ionomer cement will be removed from the crown margins with hand instruments and dental floss."