Open AccessA simple method for reconstruction of severely damaged primary anterior teeth
Author(s) -
Alireza Eshghi,
Raha Kowsari Esfahan,
Maryam Khoroushi
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
dental research journal.
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.334
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2008-0255
pISSN - 1735-3327
DOI - 10.4103/1735-3327.86046
Subject(s) - anterior teeth , root canal , dentistry , primary tooth , medicine , orthodontics
Restoration of severely decayed primary anterior teeth is often considered as a special challenge by pedodontists. This case report presents a 5-year-old boy with severely damaged maxillary right canine. Subsequent to root canal treatment, a reversed (upside-down) metal post was put into the canal and composite build-up was performed. This new method offers a simple, practical and effective procedure for reconstruction of severely decayed primary anterior teeth, which re-establishes function and esthetics for time the tooth should be present and functional in the child's mouth.