Clinical Overview
3M™ Unitek™ Pedo Strip Crown Form Kit 915100 is a prefabricated transparent crown form system designed for aesthetic restoration of primary anterior teeth in pediatric dentistry. These strip crown forms function as molds that are filled with composite resin and placed over a prepared tooth. After polymerization, the clear plastic form is peeled away, leaving a smooth, anatomically contoured composite crown that closely matches natural tooth morphology. The system is compatible with both light-cured and chemically cured composite materials and helps clinicians achieve predictable aesthetic pediatric restorations with efficient chairside workflow.
Key Benefits
- Automatic anatomical contouring: When filled with composite, the crown form shapes the material to replicate natural tooth anatomy.
- Highly aesthetic pediatric restorations: Transparent material allows light curing and helps produce natural-looking composite crowns.
- Clean removal after curing: The plastic form strips away easily, leaving a smooth restoration surface.
- Thin interproximal walls: Facilitates tight contacts with adjacent teeth for proper alignment and function.
- Composite compatibility: Designed for use with both light-cured and chemical-cure composite restorative materials.
- Organized clinical workflow: Crown forms are packaged in a stackable tray for convenient storage and quick selection.
Kit Contents
- 120 transparent pediatric strip crown forms
- Assorted sizes for primary anterior teeth
- Balanced assortment including central and lateral incisors
- Stackable storage tray for organized clinical access
Indications
- Esthetic restoration of primary anterior teeth affected by caries
- Restoration of fractured or traumatized primary incisors
- Composite crown restorations for pediatric anterior teeth
- Management of enamel defects or developmental discoloration in primary incisors
Instructions for Use
- Prepare the primary anterior tooth and remove all carious tissue.
- Select the appropriately sized strip crown form.
- Trim the crown form if necessary to match the gingival margin.
- Etch and bond the tooth following composite bonding protocols.
- Fill the crown form with composite restorative material.
- Seat the crown over the prepared tooth and remove excess composite.
- Light cure or allow the composite to chemically cure.
- Peel away the plastic crown form and finish/polish the restoration.
Summary
The 3M Unitek Pedo Strip Crown Form Kit 915100 provides a simple and highly aesthetic solution for restoring primary anterior teeth. Its transparent prefabricated crown forms automatically contour composite restorations, enabling clinicians to create natural-looking pediatric crowns quickly and efficiently. With easy removal, thin interproximal walls, and compatibility with multiple composite systems, this kit supports predictable aesthetic outcomes in pediatric restorative dentistry.
