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Baby-tooth crowns

“Knight's armour” or “sparkle tooth”

Prefabricated baby-tooth crowns are silver-coloured stainless-steel caps. For severely damaged baby molars worth preserving, they represent a final attempt to retain the tooth for longer.

For children, we use names such as “knight's tooth”, “sparkle tooth” or “princess tooth”.

What does statutory health insurance cover?

Prefabricated silver-coloured steel crowns are fully covered by German statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenkasse). For large defects, they are the most durable restoration.

DGZMK statement

The DGZMK(in German) statement on prefabricated crowns for severely damaged baby molars is available below:

Prefabricated crowns for severely damaged baby teeth

DGZMK statement

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Medical note: The medical information / images on this page must not be regarded as a substitute for advice and/or treatment from a registered dentist. Nor should you use this information / these images to make your own diagnoses or to start or stop treatment!