Restoring the smile: Inexpensive biologic restorations

Abstract

Extensive breakdown of primary teeth to the cervical level and their loss in very young children is
not uncommon. Owing to increasing concerns over self-appearance, due considerations to esthetic
aspects in addition to restoring function are necessary aspects of rehabilitation of mutilated teeth
to help children grow into a psychologically balanced personality. The present article describes
rehabilitation of grossly decayed teeth with biologic restorations such as dentine posts, dentine post
and core and biologic shell crown. This treatment modality provided a cost-effective esthetic solution.
Key Words: Biologic restorations, dentine posts, esthetics, primary dentition