Stainless-Steel Crown — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: D — Stainless-steel crown
Stainless-steel crowns (SSCs) are the gold standard for restoring primary molars after pulpotomy or pulpectomy, and for primary molars with multi-surface caries. They provide complete cuspal coverage, are durable for the remaining life of the primary tooth, and have significantly lower failure rates compared to multi-surface intracoronal restorations. Hall technique (cementation without preparation) is an evidence-based alternative for carious primary molars.
Reference: Dean – McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, 11th ed., 2021