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Esthetic Restoration of Deciduous Teeth Using Prefabricated Zirconia Crown in Children with Early Childhood Caries: A Report of Three Cases

  • An, So-Youn (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Wonkwang University Daejeon Dental Hospital) ;
  • Shim, Youn-Soo (Department of Dental Hygiene, Sunmoon University)
  • Received : 2017.09.18
  • Accepted : 2018.01.17
  • Published : 2018.06.30
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Abstract

Early childhood caries is a widespread condition that requires attention; however, its treatment remains a challenge in terms of child behavior management. This study describes the usefulness of customized zirconia crowns for the restoration of deciduous teeth through the evaluation of some cases. Three cases are described: a 29-month-old girl who presented with severe early childhood caries affecting anterior tooth, a 50-month-old boy who presented with extensive caries of his anterior tooth, and 70-month-old girl who presented with extensive caries of his primary posterior dentition. These prefabricated, zirconium-based ceramic crowns ($Nusmile^{TM}$ NuSmile) are available in various sizes, shapes and colors. Before the treatment, radiographs and intraoral photographs were taken to evaluate the appropriateness of treatment. Our findings indicate that customized zirconia crowns may be appropriate for restoring the deciduous teeth. Further long-term clinical studies are required to clarify the usefulness of this restorative method.

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