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Report a Case of Beauty Regeneration in a Child With Premature Tooth Decay



Alinejad D1 ; Amrollahi N2
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  1. 1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Dental Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jarib St., Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Babol University of Medical Sciences Published:2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: One of the biggest challenges in pediatric dentistry is the oral rehabilitation of children who have lost their teeth due to early childhood decay severe trauma. In this report, a fixed anterior plaque is reported in a child with early decay. CASE REPORT: In this study, a 4-year-old boy referred to a dental clinic in Isfahan with a major complaint of ugly appearance and inability to chew on anterior teeth due to decay. After clinical and radiographic examinations of the posterior teeth, pulp treatment and stainless steel coating were applied and the anterior teeth were pulled. After 6 weeks of complete recovery of the wound site, the cords with appropriate size fitted to the second molar maxillary teeth and matched to the upper jaw. After making the appliance and before the cementation, the plaque was examined for oral occlusion and beauty, with the help of Fuji I.GC corporation cement fixed in the mouth. The child was called 24 hours later, then one month later, and was followed up regularly by the age of seven. CONCLUSION: According to the results of this reported case, the creation of a fixed anterior plaque in the child not only does not cause wounds and discomfort in the child's mouth, but also improves the ability of speech and beauty. © 2019, Babol University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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