Published September 2026
- A baby tooth with decay too big for a filling
- Numbed. Decay removed and the tooth trimmed a little all round
- A ready-made steel cap in the right size is tried on
- Pressed down and cemented. It comes out with the baby tooth later
Who usually does it
pediatric. Done in pediatric and general offices.
One question worth asking
How long is this tooth expected to stay before it comes out on its own?
Stainless steel crown, baby tooth
D2930. The standard silver crown for a baby molar with a large cavity.
Prefabricated crowns come in standard sizes and are fitted in one visit. Stainless steel crowns are the usual choice for a baby tooth with a large cavity; tooth-colored versions exist for front teeth. An adult tooth can get one as a temporary or budget option.
The cap comes ready-made in standard sizes, so the tooth is shaped, a size is trimmed to fit, and it is cemented in the same visit. On a baby tooth it stays until that tooth comes out on its own. Tooth-colored versions exist for front baby teeth and are usually treated as upgrades. Most plans file this as Basic. What they actually pay varies by plan.
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