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Management of Dental Trauma in Children
Three Rejeki Nainggolan, Priska Angelia, Prof. Dr. Yetty Herdiyati Sumantadireja
(Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry – Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
ABSTRACT
Background: The trauma incidence in primary teeth mostly occurs in children aged 2-3 years and if not handled properly can interfere child psychological and jaw growth and development. Purpose: This case aims to describe trauma management in the first anterior teeth of early childhood. Case: A 2.5-year-old girl came with her parents to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Indonesia with complaints dental trauma and caused 2/3 crown disappear. Case Management : Patient was indicated for pulpectomy with restoration of composite strip crown. Conclusion: Dental trauma requires proper and immediate treatment such as pulpcetomy and final restoration.
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