FOUR-YEAR FOLLOW-UP OF A PEDIATRIC ORAL REHABILITATION PERFORMED WITH THE MODIFIED HALL TECHNIQUE: A CASE REPORT

The Modified Hall Technique (MHT) represents a contemporary, minimally invasive approach to the management of carious primary molars, designed to overcome the limitations of the conventional Hall Technique, especially in cases where tight proximal contacts complicate immediate crown placement. This case report presents the comprehensive oral rehabilitation of a pediatric patient treated with MHT and followed up over a 4-year period. In this approach, stainless steel crowns were cemented using glass ionomer cement without any local anesthesia, tooth preparation, or caries removal. Regular clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed to assess long-term outcomes. After four years, all treated teeth except one remained asymptomatic, functional, and free from secondary caries, periapical pathology, or marginal breakdown. Only a single tooth exhibited failure due to crown loss, which was managed conservatively without further complications. The patient maintained stable occlusion, good masticatory function, and satisfactory esthetics throughout the observation period. This long-term follow-up emphasizes that MHT is a safe, effective, and child-friendly treatment modality that preserves tooth structure, minimizes discomfort, and provides durable results in pediatric dental care.