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Restoring the smile: Inexpensive biologic restorations.

Neeti P Mittal¹

¹Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Santosh Dental College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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|August 7, 2014

Summary

Extensive primary tooth decay is common in children. Biologic restorations offer a cost-effective, aesthetic solution for restoring function and appearance, supporting psychological well-being.

Keywords:

Biologic restorations dentine posts esthetics primary dentition

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Biomaterials in Dentistry

Background:

Extensive primary tooth breakdown and loss are prevalent in young children.
Restoring function and aesthetics is crucial for children's psychological development.
Addressing self-appearance concerns is vital in pediatric dental rehabilitation.

Observation:

Grossly decayed primary teeth require effective restorative solutions.
Children's self-appearance concerns necessitate esthetic considerations in dental treatment.
Psychological balance in children is linked to their physical appearance.

Findings:

Biologic restorations, including dentine posts, dentine post and core, and biologic shell crowns, can effectively rehabilitate severely decayed primary teeth.
This treatment modality offers a viable approach to restoring both function and esthetics.
The described methods provide a cost-effective esthetic solution for mutilated primary teeth.

Implications:

This approach can improve the quality of life for children with extensive dental decay.
It offers a practical and esthetically pleasing alternative to tooth loss or more invasive procedures.
Further research into long-term outcomes of biologic restorations in primary teeth is warranted.