Pediatric endodontics can be confusing and challenging. Choosing the right treatment plan is dependent on a multitude of factors: primary vs. permanent tooth, pulpal state, open vs. closed apex, estimated retention time for the tooth, and a variety of materials to use. To make things just a bit tougher, you’re usually dealing with a patient with limited cooperation and…
The following presentation is part of three case series on management of macrodontia of fused anterior maxillary incisors. Tune in each week as we discuss each unique scenario. Part 1 Macrodontia of anterior teeth may be an isolated condition or occur as a result of fusion, gemination, or concorcense of teeth. Just to refresh: Fusion of…
“Brace yourself, a 5-year old is coming for a filling.” Treating a pediatric patient can go one of two ways: a) average without any special events, or b) horribly wrong. There is no in-between. When your sweet little 5-year old patient transforms into the monster that turned the operatory upside down, you can only promise…
Ectodermal dysplasia can present with a variety of manifestations. 1/10,000 people are affected in different ways. Patients can show up with signs of sparse hair, malformed sweat glands, abnormally developing nails, skin diseases, vision disturbances, hypo or anodontia. Considering that this is a hereditary condition present at birth, the psychosocial effects on the patient are…