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Root as a Novel Post and Core Material for Primary Teeth: A Case Report
Ramakrishna Ravi1, Ragulakollu Rajesh2, Ravikiran Nama3
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|November 5, 2020
Summary
Early childhood caries can aggressively damage primary teeth. This case report details using primary tooth root stumps as a novel post and core to restore severely decayed teeth.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Caries Management
Background:
- Early childhood caries (ECC) is a severe bacterial infection causing rapid destruction of primary teeth.
- Restoration of ECC-affected teeth with significant coronal structure loss requires effective post and core techniques.
- Conventional post and core systems may not be suitable for primary teeth due to anatomical differences.
Observation:
- A case report focusing on the restoration of primary teeth compromised by aggressive caries.
- The study investigates the feasibility of utilizing the remaining root structure of primary teeth.
- The root stumps were prepared and utilized as an intrinsic post and core foundation.
Findings:
- Successful retention of a post and core restoration using the root stumps of primary teeth.
- Demonstrates a viable alternative for restoring primary teeth with extensive coronal destruction.
- Highlights the potential of this technique in managing aggressive early childhood caries.
Implications:
- This approach offers a conservative and potentially cost-effective method for restoring primary teeth.
- Provides a new treatment option for pediatric dentists managing severe ECC cases.
- May improve long-term function and aesthetics in children with advanced caries, preserving the need for space maintainers.
