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Comprehensive Management of Early Childhood Caries
Priska Angelia, Three Rejeki Nainggolan, Esti Sunyaruri, Yetty Herdiyati Sumantadireja, Eka Chemiawan (Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry – Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
ABSTRACT
Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a dental infection disease that common in children. ECC appears as soon as the baby's teeth erupt, develop rapidly and cause prolonged health problems. Objective: This case report aim to present a comprehensive management of ECC. Overview: Dental care is very important to prevent tooth decay. Local control aims to reduce bacterial activity to stop caries and prevent rapid propagation to the pulp with pulpectomy, stainless steel crown restorations, fissure sealant, extraction and topical fluor. Conclusion: ECC requires appropriate and immediate treatment to maintain the presence of teeth in the oral cavity.
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