Abstract
Introduction
ECC, when associated with the bottle habit, has been characterized as first affecting the primary maxillary anterior teeth, followed by involvement of the primary molars. The extent of decay is almost always more severe in the maxillary incisors, and, frequently, by the time the child is brought to the dentist, much of the anterior clinical crowns are decayed or lost.
When extraction of primary incisors is necessary, many parents will seek an esthetic solution to replace the lost teeth. Parental desire is one of the main decisive factors for treating these types of clinical situations.
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Corresponding Author
Alsafran Faisal A.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i1.86
