The preformed metal crowns (PMCs) are prefabricated constructions, used for restoring a severely broken teeth, affected by multisurfice carious lesions.The aim of the current study is to analyze and criticize the contemporary scientific conclusions related to indications, the usage methods, the advantages and disadvantages of the PMCs, used in the treatment protocol in pediatric dentistry.The subject of the analysis is 64 english language papers, published in the period from 1966 to 2017 y.The analysis shows that disadvantages of these restorations are related to the esthetics and previous preparation of the hard tooth tissues. The numerous advantages are related to the mechanical durability; the successful tightness concerning the non-operative sealing of caries and the prophylactic effect related to secondary caries lesion as well as the orthodontic jaw malformations, justify the usage of the PMCs in pediatric dentistry and also explain the need of scientific, clinical research in this domain.
Dental anxiety and negative behavior are common problems in children. The aim of this study is to evaluate the connection between a child's behaviour in the dental office and premature tooth loss. Methods and materials: Subject of monitoring of the clinical research were 140 school children with mixed dentition. The clinical group consists of 90 children with prematurely extracted teeth. The patients from the clinical group were divided into three groups of 30 patients. The control group consists of 50 children with intact denture. The child's behavior was assessed by the denti using a behavioral scale. А special evaluation form for behavior assessment about the level of negativism of the children was filled by the examining dentist. Frankl's rating scale was used. This scale consists of four stages and each defines specific behavior. Results: There were no definitely negative children in our study. The results show that most of the patients from the control group are positive towards the dental treatment -61.2% and only 14.3% are negative. About 35% of the children with prematurely extracted teeth are positive, most of them -61.3% are negative. Conclusion: Most of the children with prematurely extracted teeth are negative towards dental treatment due to which they are with poor dental health and early tooth loss. The use of behavioural techniques are recommended in order to improve their oral health and to reduce the number of premature extractions.
Pain control is a part of behavior management. If the pain is not controlled, it will affect the quality of work the dental practitioner can achieve. Dental treatment performed under general anesthesia allows dental practitioners to benefit from improved treatment conditions and provide better treatment. In addition, it also allows dentists to treat patients who otherwise cannot be treated in private dental offices, including children with high anxiety and/or phobias, poorly cooperative and non-cooperative children, patients with developmental disorders, patients with muscular control problems, patients with increased vomiting reflex. Many parents choose to treat their children under general anesthesia to reduce stress and increase comfort, and some children need this kind of treatment due to lack of cooperation due to early age, lack of maturity or physical/mental disorders.
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