PedoNatural Crown

The PedoNatural Crown is a polycarbonate crown unlike any other polycarbonate application previously available in pediatric dentistry. The PedoNatural Crown is anatomically correct, flexible and easy to fit, and extremely strong and durable.

What cement is used with the PedoNatural Crown?

The PedoNatural Crown is cemented with any commercially available self-adhesive resin cement, such as RelyX Unicem by 3M, Smartcem by Dentsply, or GC Automix by GC. These self-adhesive resin cements are moiture tolerant, flouride releasing and do not require etching and bonding. To facilitate the adhesion and retention of the cement to the crown, GC Coat Plus (made by GC) is applied to the inside of the crown prior to loading the crown with cement..

Yes. The success of your pulp treatment will be the same or better as you currently achieve when using a stainless steel crown. You may use any pulp medicament that you prefer.

How much does a PedoNatural Crown cost?

The cost of an individual PedoNatural Crown form is $9.45. The costs of the other materials needed to complete the procedure are nominal.

The PedoNatural Crown is anatomically correct for each primary tooth. There are 5 sizes for each posterior tooth, 3 sizes for the maxillary central incisors and 2 sizes each for the maxillary lateral incisors and cuspids

How long has the PedoNatural Crown been in use?

The materials that are used in creating the PedoNatural Crown form have been in clinical use since 1997, with tens of thousands of applications. Originally designed as a method of providing long term provisional splinting for crown and bridge patients, the technique was adapted for use in the primary dentition and successfully endured 3 years of clinical studies as the PedoNatural Crown.

Does the PedoNatural Crown work well with the anterior dentition also?

Absolutely. Anterior PedoNatural Crowns provide the clinician with a superior esthetic alternative to the composite strip crown or composite veneered stainless steel crown. The PedoNatural Crown can easily be used in crowded situations as well as Class III occlusions.

Are there different shades available for the PedoNatural Crown?

Self-adhesive resin cements are available is several shades. You will find that for anterior PedoNatural Crowns the Translucent Shade works best. For posterior crowns the translucent shade will also look great but in addition shade A-1 gives an excellent result.

Can the PedoNatural Crown be used in areas where loss of posterior mesial-distal dimension has occurred?

Yes. Another advantage of the PedoNatural Crown over the stainless steel crown and veneered crowns is the ability to easily adapt it in situations where there has been loss of mesial-distal dimension. Unlike stainless steel crowns, the flexibility of the PedoNatural Crown allows for easy application in these situations.

Is the PedoNatural Crown likely to break, crack or chip?

No. The likelihood of a PedoNatural Crown experiencing a loss of integrity in any fashion due to conditions that any normal teeth would be exposed to is extremely small. However, the clinician must properly assess post-operative occlusion to ensure that the patient is not experiencing occlusal interferences on the newly placed crown. The PNC can accomodate balanced occlsion but will be subject to failure if receiving excess occlusal forces. The use of articulating paper is mandatory to make the post-operative occlusal assessment. Occlusal adjustments can easily be made by removing the interference on the opposing dentition. For anterior restorations the patient must be in posterior occlusion with only miminal anterior contact.

Where can I find the answer to a question that is not answered here?

Please contact us by returning to the home page and clicking on the "Contact Us" tab and we will be happy to answer your question. If you would like to speak directly with one of our PedoNatural Crown clinical consultants, please provide us with your telephone number and a convenient time to call. One of our staff pediatric dentists will contact you.

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