Oral rehabilitation in a patient with severe early childhood caries: a case report
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Pediatric Dentistry, Tooth, Deciduous, Dental Caries, Mouth RehabilitationAbstract
Aim: To present the approaches adopted in the rehabilitative aesthetic treatment of pediatric patients affected by early childhood caries, respecting individualities and seeking the integrality of the child patient. Case report: The clinical case describes the oral rehabilitation performed in a child aged 4 years and 6 months, diagnosed with early childhood caries. After careful anamnesis, physical and complementary examinations and in possession of the diagnosis, a treatment plan was established, complying with all therapeutic phases, in which the preparatory phase included a psychological approach, fluortherapy, extractions and teeth sealing with glass ionomer cement. Subsequently, the esthetic-rehabilitation phase was carried out through direct and indirect restorations, installation of an esthetic-functional space maintainer and fabrication and installation of an upper total denture. After completion of the dental treatment, those responsible were instructed on the need and importance of multidisciplinary treatment with the speech therapist for the complete recovery of the patient's health and periodic visits to the dentist for follow-up. Conclusion: The child's oral rehabilitation provided the reestablishment of the functions of the stomatognathic system and promoted the recovery of their oral health.
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