Aesthetic dental challenges for the paediatric patient

Autor:	Vidya Srinivasan, Fionnuala Loy
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	stomatognathic diseases medicine.medical_specialty stomatognathic system business.industry General surgery Medicine business General Dentistry Paediatric patients
Zdroj:	Dental Update. 48:866-878
ISSN:	2515-589X 0305-5000
Popis:	Advancements in material science have contributed greatly towards aesthetic dentistry. However, achieving satisfactory aesthetics for children in the developing dentition poses unique challenges. Challenges include, but are not limited to: (1) patient co-operation; (2) optimum moisture control; (3) continuing gingival maturation and bone growth; and (4) the increased need for minimally invasive and non-irreversible techniques to maintain future treatment options. This article addresses the common paediatric dental aesthetic challenges of uncomplicated crown fractures (ie those confined to enamel and dentine), localized, discrete enamel opacities and intrinsic discolouration of anterior, root canal-treated teeth. Treatment techniques and helpful tips for the general dental practitioner are presented. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article focuses on common dental aesthetic challenges that present in the paediatric dental population and suggests methods to manage this effectively in primary and secondary care.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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