The Hall Technique for Managing Carious Primary Molars
Abstract
UNLABELLED: 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. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Research evidence has indicated that the Hall Technique is effective in managing dental caries in primary molar teeth when used by General Dental Practitioners, and is preferred by them, their child patients and the children's parents to conventional restorative methods for these teeth.
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The Hall technique is particularly beneficial for children who suffer from dental anxiety or exhibit behavioral difficulties.
“It is particularly beneficial for children who suffer from dental anxiety or exhibit behavioral difficulties [48,49].”
From Minimally Invasive Techniques for Managing Dental Caries in Children: Efficacy, Applications, and Future Directions (2025) · cites this paper as [48]
The Hall technique effectively prevents the progression of dental lesions while avoiding the need for mechanical excavation.
“This technique effectively prevents the progression of dental lesions while avoiding the need for mechanical excavation.”
From Minimally Invasive Techniques for Managing Dental Caries in Children: Efficacy, Applications, and Future Directions (2025) · cites this paper as [48]
The Hall technique seals cavities, obstructing the nutrient supply to deleterious bacteria responsible for dental caries, thereby inhibiting caries progression and preventing further deterioration of the affected tooth.
“This technique efficiently seals cavities, thereby obstructing the nutrient supply to deleterious bacteria responsible for dental caries. Consequently, it inhibits caries progression and prevents further deterioration of the affected tooth [48].”
From Minimally Invasive Techniques for Managing Dental Caries in Children: Efficacy, Applications, and Future Directions (2025) · cites this paper as [48]
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Innes, N. P. T., Stirrups, D. R., Evans, D. J. P., Hall, N., & Leggate, M. (2006) · British Dental Journal · doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4813466 · Cited by 158 · see citing works
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Hall Technique for Carious Primary Molars: A Review of the Literature
Altoukhi, D. H., & El-Housseiny, A. A. (2020) · Dentistry Journal · doi:10.3390/dj8010011 · Cited by 73 · see citing works
AL-Kaff, A. A., Alshehri, A. Z., Alasmari, R. A., Alsubaie, N., Aldaws, A., Althaqeel, A., Alshehri, R. S., & Alawaji, Y. M. (2025) · Cureus · doi:10.7759/cureus.87450 · Cited by 5 · see citing works
- Authors
- Innes, N., Evans, D., & Hall, N.
- Affiliations
- Dundee Dental Hospital (GB)
- GDP Ayurvedic University (US)
- ORCID
- Innes, Nicola
- Venue
- Dental Update
- Publisher
- Mark Allen Group
- Published
- 2009-10-02
- Volume
- 36
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 472-478
- ISSN
- 0305-5000 (ISSN-L)
- 2515-589X
- OpenAlex
- W68255413
- Cited by
- 49
- References
- 1
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 4 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 3
- FWCI
- 2.87
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Dental Update (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Discovery Research Portal (University of Dundee) (publishedVersion)
- ORCA Online Research @Cardiff (Cardiff University) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Dentistry › Orthodontics › Dental materials and restorations
- Health Sciences › Dentistry › Periodontics › Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Health Sciences › Dentistry › Oral Surgery › Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Keywords
- Hall technique, primary molars, dental caries, preformed metal crowns, caries management, pediatric dentistry
- MeSH terms
- Cementation, Child, Preschool, Crowns, Dental Caries, Glass Ionomer Cements, Humans, Male, Molar, Tooth, Deciduous, Dental Prosthesis Design, Tooth Preparation
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