1.22 CME

बाल चिकित्सा और वयस्क वेनियर: केस स्टडीज़

वक्ता: डॉ. फैडी मट्टा

 चिकित्सा निदेशक, अस्मत डेंटल सेंटर, अबू धाबी

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विवरण

Pediatric dental veneers can be transformative in restoring smiles and dental function in children with various dental issues. Case studies illustrate the efficacy and benefits of veneers in pediatric dentistry. They might showcase how veneers can improve the appearance of discolored or malformed teeth, enhancing a child's self-esteem. They might also demonstrate how veneers can correct dental imperfections caused by injury or developmental abnormalities. These studies highlight the importance of personalized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique dental needs. Veneers in pediatric dentistry offer durable and aesthetic solutions, often with minimal tooth preparation, making them suitable for young patients. Through case studies, dental professionals can showcase successful outcomes and educate parents about the potential advantages of veneers in enhancing their child's dental health and confidence.

सारांश

  • Dr. Fady discussed veneers, defining them as thin layers of composite or porcelain used to restore localized or generalized defects on teeth. He outlined indications such as extreme discoloration, chipped teeth, small diastemas, and enamel defects, while contraindications include lack of enamel, bruxism, severe crowding, and certain occlusal problems. He also classified veneers based on fabrication method, coverage, and tooth preparation.
  • The veneer procedure involves multiple appointments. The initial consultation focuses on assessing the face, smile, and taking preoperative photographs. Diagnostic mock-ups are created to determine the design and shade that best suits the patient. The second appointment includes teeth preparation, impression taking, temporary veneers, and shade selection. Final cementation follows isolation, etching, bonding, and dual-cure resin cement application.
  • Dr. Rana discussed early childhood caries (ECC), including nursing caries and rampant caries, defining ECC as the presence of decay in any primary tooth in children younger than 71 months. She detailed the etiology of ECC as prolonged breastfeeding, pacifier use with sweeteners, and the clinical picture affecting maxillary incisors. Management involves community-based strategies, dietary habits, fluoride supplements, and professional examinations.
  • Treatment for ECC includes stopping harmful habits, sealing pits and fissures, fluoride application, pulp therapy, and tooth buildup. Rampant caries is a sudden occurrence involving teeth usually immune to decay, prevalent in both children and adults, caused by C deficiency, genetic habits, nutrition, diet, and psychological factors. Arrested caries, on the other hand, is no longer active.
  • The management of rampants and arrested caries involves care coordination, restoration with fluoride-releasing materials, reducing carbohydrate intake, and applying fluoride. For caries with pulp involvement, pulpotomy or pulpectomy may be performed. The differences and similarities between caries across childhood, rampants and arrested caries were finally discussed.

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