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Composite Strip Crown for Trauma Management in Deciduous Teeth : Case Report
Heidy Stefanie Yonathan, Juwita Ratna Rahayu, Prof. Dr. Yetty Herdiyati Sumanta direja (Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry - Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
ABSTRACT
Background: Traumatic Dental Injury (TDI) in deciduous teeth is one of challenging cases that has high prevalence in children. Treatment for fracture of anterior deciduous teeth, without losing its vitality, is composite strip crown. Purpose: This case aims to describe dental restoration for fractured deciduous teeth with composite strip crown. Case: A 5-years-old girl came to Pediatric Dentistry Department, Indonesia and had fracture on deciduous left central incisor. Management: Patient was treated with composite strip crown without endodontic treatment, followed up one week. Conclusion: Composite strip crown can be used as trauma management in fractured anterior deciduous teeth.
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