Efetividade do uso da técnica de Hall no tratamento decárie em dentes decíduos: revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

The deciduous dentition plays a fundamental role in child development, being essential for chewing, phonation, maintenance of space for permanent teeth and orofacial growth. However, this denture is frequently affected by carious lesions, which can compromise its function if not treated properly. For the rehabilitative treatment of these deciduous teeth, there are several treatments within pediatric dentistry, some approaches are more invasive, as they are often associated with discomfort, fear and resistance on the part of children. In this context, the Hall technique has stood out as a minimally invasive approach in the treatment of carious lesions in deciduous teeth. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate, through an integrative review of the literature, the effectiveness of this technique in the management of dental caries in deciduous teeth. As a methodology, a search was carried out in the PubMed database, with a time frame from 2020 to 2025, using the descriptors “Hall technique” and “dental caries”. Of the 82 articles found, 14 met the inclusion criteria and were fully analyzed. As a result, it was observed that the selected studies demonstrated high rates of clinical and radiographic success with the Hall technique, good acceptance by patients and guardians, and less need for anesthesia or use of rotary instruments, when compared to conventional techniques. Despite the clinical and behavioral advantages demonstrated, some methodological limitations in the analyzed studies indicate the need for more high-quality research. It is concluded that the research represents a safe and effective alternative in controlling the progression of caries in deciduous molars, in line with the principles of minimally invasive and humanized dentistry.