title: Esthetic restoration of discolored primary incisors.
abstract: Restoring primary teeth can be a strenuous task for many dentists who would like to have an esthetic, easy-to-use and relatively quick restoration for children. But, the restoration of carious, fractured or discolored primary incisors gives the dentist the satisfaction of knowing that he/she has restored the smile and self-confidence of a growing child. This article describes a technique which is relatively easy and produces a beautiful outcome in a relatively short time. The author has used the technique in hundreds of children for over twenty-five years. Modifications in the technique have been made as newer materials and techniques have evolved.
authors.affiliation: Loyola University, Oral Health Center, USA. kidzdr@comcast.net
authors.forename: Fred S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Margolis
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003188:Composite Resins; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins