The Cost of Caries in Primary Dentition: A Case Report of a Rare Cause
Author Information
Author(s): Mitic Vladimir, Cvetkovic Sasa
Primary Institution: Department of Orthopedics of Jaws and Teeth, Faculty of Medicine University of Nis
Conclusion
Timely diagnosis and rehabilitation of primary teeth is crucial to prevent complications and reduce treatment costs.
Supporting Evidence
- Untreated caries in primary teeth can lead to complications in the eruption of permanent teeth.
- Early diagnosis of impacted teeth is important to minimize treatment costs and time.
- Biological approaches to caries management emphasize preserving tooth structure.
Takeaway
If a child's baby teeth have problems like cavities, it can cause issues when their adult teeth come in, so it's important to fix those problems early.
Methodology
The case involved orthodontic-surgical therapy over a five-year period to address multiple tooth impactions and caries in a 10.2-year-old girl.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 10.2-year-old girl with multiple tooth impactions.
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