CROWNS IN PEDIATRIC AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

ECC is the most common cause of partial or complete loss of coronal tooth structure in primary dentition. Carious destruction of tooth structure in a child leads to various abnormalities affecting, self-esteem, mastication, speech, maintenance of arch length and development of oral habits which in general causes disorientation of overall health. Hence, the treatment of the severely destructed teeth is important for the preservation of the tooth structure as well as improving the psychological esteem of child.

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Dr. Burhan Altaf Misgar is currently pursuing his Post-Graduation course in the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Guru Nanak Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam, Punjab, India. He has published and co-authored various scientific papers and is an active member in promoting the field of pediatric dentistry.