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Case Reports
. 2011 Oct;8(4):221-5.
doi: 10.4103/1735-3327.86046.

A simple method for reconstruction of severely damaged primary anterior teeth

Alireza Eshghi  1 , Raha Kowsari Esfahan, Maryam Khoroushi
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Case Reports

A simple method for reconstruction of severely damaged primary anterior teeth

Alireza Eshghi et al. Dent Res J (Isfahan). 2011 Oct.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Composite resin; pediatric dentistry; post; primary tooth; restoration.

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Conflict of Interest: The authors declare no conflicts of interest, real or perceived, financial or nonfinancial.

Figures

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Initial view of the maxillary teeth
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Isolation of maxillary right canine with rubber dam
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Extirpated pulp
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Prepared canal
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Reverse metal post is trying in the entrance of the filled canal
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Reverse metal post occlusal view
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Reverse metal post shortened and cemented in the canal
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Acid-etching
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Reconstructed crown with composite resin
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Final restoration
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Frontal view of the restoration after 18 months
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Lateral view of the restoration after 18 months
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