Comparison Table for Temporary Metal Crowns
| Product Name | Price (USD) | Reviews | Number of Crowns in Pack | Longevity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Primary Molar Crowns Refill | 92.79 | 22 | 5 | Superior |
| Unitek™ Primary Stainless Steel Crowns Refill | 98.49 | 27 | 5 | N/A |
| Stainless Steel Pedo Crowns Refills | 90.09 | 1 | 5 | N/A |
| Iso-Form™ Temporary Crown Refill | 73.19 | 3 | 5 | Short-term |
| Patterson® Primary Molar Stainless Steel Crowns | 109.99 | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Unitek™ Permanent Stainless Steel Crowns Refill | 112.29 | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Stainless Steel Permanent Molar Crowns Refill | 92.99 | 2 | 5 | Superior |
| Gold Anodized Crown Refill | 89.99 | 1 | 5 | Short-term |
| SilverTem Crowns | 43.19 | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Aluminum Crowns | 109.99 | N/A | 5 | N/A |
1. 3M Stainless Steel Primary Molar Crowns
Primary Stainless Steel Crowns are prefabricated to facilitate a quick and easy solution for dental restorations requiring a crown. Their indications include short and long-term along with pediatric and posterior use.
- Long-term molar coverage
- Pretrimmed, belled, and crimped to save placement time
- Requires minimal adjustment for fast and easy placement
- Provides a fast alternative to amalgam or composite restorations
- Accurately duplicates anatomy for better fit and performance
- Offers superior longevity
Top 10 Temporary Material for Inlays and Onlays
2. Unitek™ Primary Stainless Steel Crowns by 3M
Unitek™ Stainless Steel Crowns are prefabricated and meet both adult and pediatric needs. These preformed crowns are a viable method of single-unit temporization for both short- and long-term coverage.
- Easy to customize
- Shallow occlusal anatomy means less tooth reduction
- Thick occlusal surface to help prevent bite-through
- Parallel walls allow for operator-fit control.
- Pre-trimmed to optimum length and contour to save placement time
Top 10 Temporary Materials for Crowns & Bridges
3. Hu-Friedy Stainless Steel Pedo Crowns
Hu-Friedy‘s Stainless Steel Pedo Crowns are primary molar crowns that are pre-trimmed and crimped for quick and simple placement.
- Pre-trimmed and crimped for quick and simple placement
- Accurate occlusal anatomy that mimics the natural tooth
- Ideal occlusal thickness, offering superior resilience to abrasion and perforation
- Soft, adaptable gingival margin and lateral areas for simpler and effortless trimming and crimping
- Deliver consistent, accurate, and predictable clinical outcomes.
4. Iso-Form™ Temporary Crown
3M™ ESPE™ Iso-Form™ Temporary (provisional) Crowns are made of a high-purity tin-silver alloy. These preformed crowns are soft, non-galvanic, and tasteless and indicated for adult posterior applications.
- Short-term coverage for molar and bicuspid
- Prefinished, contoured, and belled to save placement time
- Soft tin/silver alloy retains the shape of preparation and is easily stretched and burnished to fine prep margins
- Faster placement than acrylic and chemical resin for single units for a quicker procedure
5. Patterson® Primary Molar Stainless Steel Crowns
Patterson® Primary Molar Stainless Steel Crowns are designed to deliver stronger, full coverage, provisional treatment for pediatric posterior teeth.
- Made with a stainless steel alloy that contains elemental nickel and chromium
- Precrimped, rebelled, and prefestooned to help minimize contouring and trimming
6. Unitek™ Permanent Stainless Steel Crowns by 3M
Unitek™ Permanent Stainless Steel Crowns are prefabricated for short- or long-term adult posterior use covering either molar or bicuspid.
- Shallow occlusal anatomy means less tooth reduction
- Thick occlusal surface to prevent bite-through
- Parallel walls allow for operator-fit control
- Pre-trimmed to optimum length and contour
7. 3M Stainless Steel Permanent Molar Crowns
3M ESPE Stainless Steel Permanent Crowns are prefabricated for short- or long-term adult posterior use covering molars.
- Minimal adjustment
- Pretrimmed, belled, and crimped
- Accurately duplicates anatomy
- Superior longevity compared to multisurface amalgam fillings
8. ESPE Gold Anodized Crown by 3M
Gold Anodized crowns made of medium-hard aluminum for short-term adult posterior use.
- Short-term coverage for molar and bicuspid
- Gold anodized to eliminate metallic taste and galvanic shock
- Parallel wall design
9. SilverTem Crowns by DSC Dental, LLC
SilverTem Crowns are pre-trimmed, anatomical, temporary aluminum crowns.
- Eliminate the metallic taste
- Pre-trimming saves valuable office time
10. Aluminum Crowns by Parkell Products Inc
Parkell Inc. Aluminum Crowns are pre-carved with anatomical occlusal surfaces and tooth-shaped cross-sections (not cylindrical), making these crowns easy to adapt to the preparation without time-consuming axial shaping.
- Larger sizes measure a full 11 mm, plenty of crowns to cover and protect the margin
- Coded to the standard copper band numbering system
- Each crown is stamped with the size and quadrant
Table 2: Comparison of Important Features
| Product Name | Indications | Customization | Occlusal Anatomy | Pre-Trimmed | Longevity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Primary Molar Crowns Refill | Pediatric and Posterior | No | Accurate | Yes | Superior |
| Unitek™ Primary Stainless Steel Crowns Refill | Adult and Pediatric | Yes | Shallow | Yes | N/A |
| Stainless Steel Pedo Crowns Refills | Pediatric | Yes | Accurate | Yes | N/A |
| Iso-Form™ Temporary Crown Refill | Adult Posterior | No | N/A | Yes | Short-term |
| Patterson® Primary Molar Stainless Steel Crowns | Pediatric Posterior Teeth | No | N/A | Yes | N/A |
| Unitek™ Permanent Stainless Steel Crowns Refill | Adult Posterior | Yes | Shallow | Yes | N/A |
| Stainless Steel Permanent Molar Crowns Refill | Adult Posterior | No | Accurate | Yes | Superior |
| Gold Anodized Crown Refill | Adult Posterior | No | Parallel | Yes | Short-term |
| SilverTem Crowns | Temporary | No | Anatomical | Yes | N/A |
| Aluminum Crowns | Temporary | No | Anatomical | Yes | N/A |
