Management of dental caries and esthetic issues in the pediatric patient
Gosnell, E.S.; Thikkurissy, S.
Journal of the California Dental Association 41(8): 619-629
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 24073501 Document Number: 664071
Anterior pediatric restorations exhibit a unique treatment challenge. Factors to consider include the child's medical history, level of cooperation, dental age, caries risk, parental preferences and cultural norms regarding esthetics. The goal is to retain the anterior teeth with an esthetic result and allow natural exfoliation without the need to retreat. Anterior restorations are discussed. Rebonding traumatized fractured teeth, pediatric partial dentures, microabrasion, vital bleaching and enamel hypoplasia are also discussed.