Use of Vital Pulp Therapies in Primary Teeth with Deep Caries Lesions

When a primary tooth is affected by deep caries, three treatments can be chosen: indirect pulp treatment (IPT), direct pulp cap (DPC); and pulpotomy. Keeping the primary teeth in the oral cavity is the main objective of pulp treatments.

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The AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) presents a guide to pulp treatment in pediatric dentistry, with the aim of optimizing treatment care and results.

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For this, several interventions were evaluated on the primary dental pulp, with different materials such as: MTA, formocresol, ferric sulfate, sodium hypochlorite, calcium hydroxide, etc.

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A Review on Vital Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth

Pulp therapy in pediatric dentistry is responsible for treating the neurovascular bundle of a tooth that has suffered some trauma or an infectious process. The objective of the treatment is to maintain the primary tooth until its natural exfoliation, avoiding problems of malocclusion and dental malposition.

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The success of the treatment is based on an early diagnosis and an efficient treatment. Currently we can find biocompatible materials that ensure good treatment.

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Within pulp therapy we can find treatments such as pulpectomy pulpotomy and pulp coverings. The choice of each of them depends on the clinical and radiographic evaluation of the dentist.

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We share a work that reviews and discusses the new concepts in the preservation of dental pulp, as well as the new biomaterials for these treatments that aim at the induction of dentin formation.

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Oral Characteristics of Newborns

The oral cavity of the newborn has characteristics of its own age and stage of development. These characteristics allow the baby to fulfill its physiological needs such as sucking.

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Knowing the characteristics of the baby's oral cavity is of importance for the general dentist, because more and more parents attend consultations to resolve doubts about the oral health of their children.

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We share a work that describes the oral characteristics of the newborn, whose objective is to inform oral health professionals about the common aspects that are observed in the newborn.

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° Silva, Cintia & Ramos, Marcelo & Carrara, Cleide & Dalben, Gisele. (2008). Oral characteristics of newborns. Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.). 75. 4-6.

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A comprehensive guide to achieving the best results with 3M™ ESPE™ Prefabricated Crowns (Stainless Steel Crowns - Polycarbonate Crowns)

Crowns are used when the primary molar has been affected by extensive caries or a dental fracture. In both cases, the tooth structure is compromised and the crowns offer stability and durability of the tooth.

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One of the great benefits of 3M crowns is that they offer long-term coverage, ensuring durability.

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In pediatric dentistry, the main objective is to maintain the primary tooth, so as not to affect chewing or the eruption or location of the permanent tooth. We share a complete guide for the placement of the different 3M prefabricated crowns for the oral rehabilitation of pediatric patients

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Porcelain laminates: the Future of Esthetic Dentistry

Currently dentistry meets the aesthetic demands of people who want to improve their smile. Porcelain veneers meet all the necessary requirements for an aesthetic and durable material.

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Laminated porcelain veneers can change the shape, position, size and color of the teeth and all this process with techniques of minimal wear of the enamel (0.5 mm of wear)

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Porcelain veneers without dental wear is the reason for the study that we share with you today, in which it concludes that this aesthetic material is an excellent means to create a beautiful smile.

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° IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN: 2279-0861.Volume 16, Issue 5 Ver. XI (May. 2017), PP 68-75 www.iosrjournals.org

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Hybrid nano-resin esthetic crowns in primary teeth. Case report

Currently the oral rehabilitation of children have more aesthetic alternatives, leaving behind the metal crowns that lack this benefit. The loss of one or more teeth in children is due to extensive caries processes, or due to an accident, putting the proper development of the occlusion at risk.

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Adhesion is the best ally of modern dentistry, as it ensures a lasting and aesthetic rehabilitation. Although the aprismatic layer and the thin thickness of the enamel of the primary teeth are one of the biggest obstacles, it is not an impediment to an optimal result.

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The objective of the work that we share today is to show a clinical case of oral rehabilitation with indirect composites. All the details of this interesting case below.

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° Rojas RA, Gasca AG. Hybrid nano-resin esthetic crowns in primary teeth. Case report. Rev Odont Mex. 2014;18(4):255-258.

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Crowns in Pediatric Dentistry: A Review

Maintenance of the primary dentition in a nonpathologicand healthy condition is importantfor the overall well being of the child. Treatment of the severely destructed teeth poses a challenge for the pediatric dentist as three important considerations have to be kept in mind, patient’s behavioral management, preservation of the tooth structure and parental satisfaction.

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The technological advances in dental materials for use on children that have occurred in the past few decades make constant re-evaluation of our treatment philosophies and techniques a necessitybecause what was an acceptable treatment approach in the past may not necessarily be the best treatment option for our young patients today.

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Effort has been made to bring together the various approaches for full coverage restorations in pediatric dental practice. Each technique and material carries its own advantages and disadvantages.

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Many options exist to repair carious teeth in pediatric patientsas is discussed, from stainless steel crowns to its various modifications to other esthetic crowns like strip crowns and zirconium crowns which are rising in their popularity.



° Garg V, Panda A, Shah J, Panchal P. Crowns in pediatric dentistry: A review. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2016;4(2):41-46.
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