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Hall Technique for Carious Primary Molars: A Review of the Literature

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Altoukhi, Doua H., El-Housseiny, Azza A.·2020·Dentistry Journal
DOI 10.3390/dj8010011PMC PMC7148518
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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-effectiveness, 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 effective addition to the clinician’s range of treatment options for carious primary molars. However, it should be chosen in restricted cases.

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  • 87% of parents prefer the Hall technique due to its minimally invasive approach, reduced treatment time, and lower discomfort levels.

    “Studies indicate that 87% of parents prefer the Hall technique, due to its minimally invasive approach, reduced treatment time, and lower discomfort levels [52].”

    From Minimally Invasive Techniques for Managing Dental Caries in Children: Efficacy, Applications, and Future Directions (2025) · cites this paper as [52]

    Section 3.7 reports that parents generally prefer the Hall technique, but gives 83% of caregivers—not 87% of parents—and does not establish the stated reasons for that preference. It reports similar pain perception across treatment groups. Section 3.1 reports no considerable difference in treatment time between Hall crowns and traditional restorations, rather than a reduction. (LLM, conf=0.88)

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  • Concerns regarding the aesthetic appearance of stainless steel crowns, especially on visible posterior teeth, remain a challenge.

    “However, concerns regarding the aesthetic appearance of stainless steel crowns, especially on visible posterior teeth, remain a challenge [52].”

    From Minimally Invasive Techniques for Managing Dental Caries in Children: Efficacy, Applications, and Future Directions (2025) · cites this paper as [52]

    Section 3.7 (page not provided) says the appearance of metal crowns can concern children and parents, supporting the aesthetic-concern claim. It discusses primary posterior teeth but does not say the concern is especially pronounced for visible posterior teeth. (LLM, conf=0.83)

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  • Challenges of the Hall technique include aesthetic factors, constraints in case selection, and transient alterations in occlusion.

    “However, it is essential to consider challenges such as aesthetic factors, constraints in case selection, and transient alterations in occlusion [52,53].”

    From Minimally Invasive Techniques for Managing Dental Caries in Children: Efficacy, Applications, and Future Directions (2025) · cites this paper as [52]

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Authors
Altoukhi, D. H., & El-Housseiny, A. A.
Affiliations
  • King Abdulaziz University (SA)
  • Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
ORCID
Venue
Dentistry Journal
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2020-01-17
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
11
ISSN
2304-6767 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3390/dj8010011
PMC
PMC7148518
OpenAlex
W2998948405
Cited by
73
References
48
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 31 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 2
FWCI
2.91
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Dentistry Journal (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Dentistry › Orthodontics › Dental materials and restorations
  • Health Sciences › Dentistry › Oral Surgery › Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Dentistry › Periodontics › Dental Health and Care Utilization
Keywords
Hall technique, pediatric dentistry, stainless steel crowns, crown preparation, caries treatment, treatment failure rate, cost-effectiveness

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