A Clinical Report of Functional and Esthetic Oral Rehabilitation in a High-caries-risk Child: One-year follow-up

Authors

  • Kamila Rosamilia Kantovitz Department of Pediatric Dentistry – Piracicaba Dental School – University of Campinas – Piracicaba – SP – Brazil.
  • Anna Maria Cia Papa Department of Pediatric Dentistry – Piracicaba Dental School – University of Campinas – Piracicaba – SP – Brazil.
  • Patrícia Almada Sacramento Department of Pediatric Dentistry – Piracicaba Dental School – University of Campinas – Piracicaba – SP – Brazil.
  • Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião Department of Pediatric Dentistry – Piracicaba Dental School – University of Campinas – Piracicaba – SP – Brazil.
  • Regina Maria Puppin-Rontani Department of Pediatric Dentistry – Piracicaba Dental School – University of Campinas – Piracicaba – SP – Brazil.
  • Fernanda Miori Pascon Department of Pediatric Dentistry – Piracicaba Dental School – University of Campinas – Piracicaba – SP – Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/bds.2016.v19i1.1151

Abstract

This case discusses a multi-disciplinary approach to oral functional and esthetic rehabilitation on a high-caries-risk child with prematurely lost primary teeth due to endodontic complications associated with wide-spread dental caries. The patient was diagnosed with an anterior open bite and atypical swallowing. He exhibited anxiety and low self-esteem due to esthetic impairment. A combination of targeted clinical procedures, a focus on oral home care and active parental involvement was integral to the treatment process. The patient was examined monthly by a pediatric dentist regarding dietary habits, fluoride exposure, biofilm presence, caries prevalence, and malocclusion. Improvement was evident in patient’s masticatory function, facial esthetics, and psychological behavior at a 12-month follow-up evaluation.

Keywords

Deciduous; Dental Caries; Mouth Rehabilitation; Tooth.

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Published

2016-03-07

How to Cite

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Kantovitz KR, Papa AMC, Sacramento PA, Gavião MBD, Puppin-Rontani RM, Pascon FM. A Clinical Report of Functional and Esthetic Oral Rehabilitation in a High-caries-risk Child: One-year follow-up. BDS [Internet]. 2016 Mar. 7 [cited 2025 Aug. 21];19(1):125-8. Available from: https://bds.ict.unesp.br/index.php/cob/article/view/1151

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2016): Jan. - Mar. / 2016 - Published March 2016

Section

Case Report or Clinical Technique

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