Case Reports in Pediatric Dentistry

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This collection of 16 pediatric dental case reports addresses various clinical challenges encountered in treating children, showcasing solutions from renowned practitioners in pediatric dentistry. The practical treatment strategies presented aim to achieve high standards in clinical children's dentistry. It serves as a valuable reference for pediatric dental specialists and assists general practitioners in resolving clinical issues related to their pediatric patients. The contents cover a range of topics, including long-term management of early childhood caries, hypomineralized molars, and dentinogenesis imperfecta type II. Other cases discuss hypophosphatasia, non-operative management of dental caries in primary dentition, and the pediatric dentist's role in hypodontia. Additionally, it explores erosive dental wear, a novel method for using preformed metal crowns, and the potential of incomplete caries excavation to maintain pulp vitality. Further topics include managing sequelae in permanent incisors after trauma, premolar autotransplantation following avulsion, and prosthetic rehabilitation in ectodermal dysplasia patients. The collection also addresses tongue piercing, complicated crown fractures, traumatic bone cysts, and pulp therapy in primary molars. This comprehensive resource is essential for enhancing pediatric dental practice.