Recommendations for Using Pedo Pearls          

    Thank you for inquiring about our Pedo Pearls primary crowns.  We know that you will find them easy to use and time saving.

         Having developed this technology in the 1980’s, there are a few suggestions for using Pedo Pearls to maximize their performance. First we recommend filling them with either self-cure or dual-cure composite rather than using a regular crown cement. Dentists have had good results using Ketac-cem, Rely X, Unicem, and other composites that will adhere to both tooth and crown. The crown should be completely filled with the material to ensure maximum structural integrity of the crown. Second, both the coating and the aluminum crown will wear on the contact points with opposing teeth, possibly even through the metal. The parents of your patients should be made aware that this could happen. However with the composite filling the crown, the tooth will remain protected. Third, these crowns have been in patient’s mouths for more than three years with the facial and buccal surfaces maintaining their attractive appearance. To reduce any potential wear of the coating or metal, placement with minimal occlusion or if possible no occlusion is recommended. Using Pedo Pearls on patients with severe malocclusion or heavy bruxism is not recommended.

       When you consider the many benefits of Pedo Pearls including such things as their competitive price, ease of use and the universal anatomy of the anteriors, they will be an attractive choice for most of your patients. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us at your convenience.