457 - Pediatric Crown Rehabilitation with Edelweiss: a Case Presentation

Abstract:

Introduction: Caries is a multifactorial disease, it causes demineralization of dental tissue due to acidic byproducts of bacterial fermentation 1.It is common in childhood, it can begin to develop when the tooth begins to erupt. 
Pediatric crowns are full restoration coverages indicated to restore function, durability, peripheral sealing and aesthetics 2. 
 

Case presentation: A 3-year-old female patient goes to the Pediatric Dentistry Specialty of the University of Guadalajara with the reason for consultation: “dental pain and inflammation.” 
Clinical examination revealed facial cellulitis and sinuous tract in OD 54 and 61, ICDAS 5 carious lesions in OD 51, 52, 53 and 63 and ICDAS 6 in OD 62 and 64 with clinical and radiographic signs of pulp involvement. Due to the clinical history, ODs 54 and 61 were removed; In OD 53 and 63 direct conventional resins were placed and in OD 62 and 64 pulpectomies were performed and restored with Edelweiss crowns size M as well as OD 51, 52 following their placement protocols. 

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