Treatment of aesthetic problems in paediatric dentistry
Bryan, R.A.E.; Welbury, R.R.
Sadj Journal of the South African Dental Association 61(4): 160; 162 164-165
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1029-4864 PMID: 16808182 Document Number: 604579
Aesthetic problems in childhood and adolescence can have a significant effect on psychosocial development and interaction with peers. Abnormalities of shape, size, colour and structure of the whole or part of the anterior dentition of children can lead to such problems. This article outlines the most appropriate options for the clinical management of different aetiological categories of aesthetic problems, and develops a hierarchy of intervention that should be pursued in a logical order until a satisfactory cosmetic outcome is achieved. These techniques are readily available to most dental practitioners and there is no reason for a child to have to wait until late adolescence for treatment. Dent Update 2003; 30: 307-313 CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Aesthetic problems in children and adolescents may be treated by a variety of techniques.