Dr Milind Shah
(BDS, MDS, Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Pediatric Dentist, India)
Bio Flex
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Bioflx Crowns are the world’s first flexible, durable, self-adaptable and esthetic pre-formed pediatric crowns which offer properties of both stainless steel crowns and zirconia crowns. Designed and invented by a Pediatric dentist from India, offers a smart solution to do pediatric tooth colored crowns. They are ideal full coverage restoration and a dream crown of every pediatric dentist. They are the next generation of pediatric esthetic crowns.
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FLEXIBLE
Distinctively flexible & Versatile nature
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DURABLE
Great deal of Resistance & endurance
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ESTHETIC
Metal free tooth colored natural looking crown
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SELF ADAPTABLE
Adapts to crown’s occlusal surface
characteristics
Why Bioflx Crowns are the best
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Flexi fit
Kids-e-crown Snug fit of the crown provides better retention. Flexi fit offers conservative tooth preparation.
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Esthetic
Natural monochromatic tooth colored crowns which can mask discoloration of arrested caries.
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Self adapt technology
The crowns bend at the area of high occlusion and self-adapt to new occlusion
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Radio-opaque
The crown borders are radio opaque and walls look radio lucent in the radiograph making the evaluation of direct and indirect pulp capping possible.
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Durable
Good abrasion resistance and load bearing capacity.
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Rough cementing surface
The inner surface is sand blasted for better retention.
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Esthetic Laser marking
Clinically the laser marking is not visible as it is done on cementing surface and looks natural in patience oral cavity.
clinical techniques
Anterior Technique
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Step 1
Crown Selection
Choosing appropriate size of crown using mesiodistal width
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Step 2
Incisal Preparation
Cut 0.5-1 mm incisal edge using donut or flame shape bur
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Step 3
Proximal Preparation
Break the contact area using taper fissure bur
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Step 4
Buccal & Lingual Reduction (Optional)
Reduce buccal or lingual bulge using taper fissure bu
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Step 5
Check Fit & Preparation
Round off the line angles and check the fit of the crown (Crown should be 0.5mm sub gingival).
Check for high points & crown should be snug fit.
Clean the crown using alcohol and dry it. -
Step 6
Cementation
Fill 3/4th part of the crown with luting cement.
Remove excess cement using explorer or floss.
Take a radiograph to check excess cement.
Posterior Technique
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Step 1
Crown Selection
Choosing appropriate size of crown using mesiodistal width
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Step 2
Occlusal Preparation
Cut 1-1.5 mm occlusal surface using donut or flame shape bur.
Round off the buccal & lingual surface confined to the occlusal third. -
Step 3
Proximal Preparation
Break the contact area(0.5mm) using taper fissure bur.
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Step 4
Buccal & Lingual Reduction (Optional)
Reduce buccal or lingual bulge using taper fissure bur.
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Step 5
Check Fit & Preparation
Round off the line angles and check the fit of the crown
• Crown should be snug fit.
• Clean the crown using alcohol and dry it. -
Step 6
Cementation
Fill 3/4th part of the crown with luting cement.
Seating the crown from lingual to buccal direction to achieve snug fit.
Check occlusion and don’t keep the occlusion high.
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Combination of esthetics and simplicity of placing the crowns was next to impossible in Pediatric dentistry. But thanks to Bioflx crowns (Kids-e-dental, India) for making lives of Pediatric dentists much easier. I believe this is going to be a revolutionary crown which will benefit many children all over the world
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Dr. Chanika Manmotri
(DDS, MS Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentist Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand)
After testing the Bioflx prototype crowns, we found that they are easy to use, and need little chair time (nearly the same as stainless steel crown). At the recall visits, gingival health at the crowns is healthy, and the parents are pleased with the aesthetics of the crowns.
FAQ
Common Queries
What material is Bioflx made up of?
Bioflx crown is made up of high impact hybrid resin polymer used in the medical field requiring high strength, flexibility and durability. They are metal and Bis-GMA free.
Can I Crimp, Contour & Trim the crown?
You can Trim & Contour with Howes Plier but not Crimp.
What is the fit of the crown?
The crown is not passive fit like zirconia and not active as Stainless Steel crowns. It is in between both crowns known as a snug fit.
Can I do Halls technique with Bioflx crowns?
No, you need to check occlusion before cementation. You cannot keep the crown high occlusally.
Can I reduce the height of the crown?
Diamond burs can be used to reduce & feather the crown margin. It is important to use a lightintermitent touch and a continuous water spray. Zirconia polishing burs should be used following any adjustments.
Can I tell the patient to bite on a cotton roll while cementing the crown?
Yes, the patient can be asked to bite on a cotton roll while cementing the crown.
Can the crown be crimped like stainless steel crown ?
No they can’t be crimped
Kids-e-dental® was established in 2017 with the aim of innovating and developing world class quality pediatric dental products.
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