Canvas stainless-steel crowns offer an affordable, durable, full-coverage solution for pediatric patients that’s just as good—if not better—than costlier options
Dr. Erica Anand prides herself on taking a conservative approach to dentistry. So, when a case requires full-coverage crowns, she needs a “brand that’s durable and safe” for her young patients and that allows treatment to be as minimally invasive as possible.
The pediatric dentist recently tried the Canvas stainless-steel crowns from Henry Schein in her Merrick, NY-based practice, and found they were similar in fit and size to other more expensive options. But they’re also slimmer and easier to use for back-to-back crowns—allowing her to keep more tooth structure intact.
“The crowns seem to fit better than other brands I have tried,” she said. “Some brands are so bulky I have to trim down the tooth much more than with the Canvas crowns.”
Another benefit? Less trimming reduces chair time, she said, “which is efficient, but also great because the patients are happier.”
Dr. Justin Milo also tried the crowns in his practice, Dentistry for Children Maryland, and noted improved efficiencies.
“It felt like less prep was needed to create a good fit, which saved some time,” he said, “and in pediatrics, even a minute of saved time is valuable.”
The Perfect Fit
The Canvas crowns come in natural shapes and various sizes, covering everything a pediatric office might need, Dr. Milo said.
“I could not tell a major difference looking at these stainless-steel crowns compared with the ones we are currently using,” he said, “but the fit and adaptation seemed great with possibly fewer adjustments needed.” He prefers to have 2 or 3 crowns per size in his office to ensure he won't run out midday, and that's easy to do with Canvas.
"I look for higher quantities in the most commonly used sizes," Dr. Anand agreed, "because it makes it easier for my office to place fewer orders and be more efficient cost-wise."
Stainless-Steel Crowns Made Easy
With the Canvas stainless-steel crowns, pediatric dentists have an affordable, durable option for full-coverage restorations. Dr. Anand described them as “great crowns to work with.”
“They seem to adapt well to the primary teeth,” she added, “and are easy to use.” Dr. Milo agreed, stressing the crowns make it easier to create a good prep and obtain a proper fit.
“Stainless-steel crowns are an important part of pediatric dentistry; I recommend them all the time,” he said. “My experience with these stainless-steel crowns has only been positive.”
