Dental avulsion and esthetic-functional and corrective retainers use in Pediatric Dentistry

A boy of 8 years old was seen in the dental service at the Policlínico Universitario “Chiqui Gómez Lubián”, in Santa Clara, Villa Clara. Examination revealed avulsion in the right upper central incisor, uncomplicated crown fracture in left upper central incisor and an improper alignment of the teeth...

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Main Authors: Aida Pérez-Alfonso, Ana María Rodríguez-Díaz, Kendry González-Duardo
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Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Guantánamo 2021-03-01
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Online Access:http://www.revinfcientifica.sld.cu/index.php/ric/article/view/3308
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author Aida Pérez-Alfonso
Ana María Rodríguez-Díaz
Kendry González-Duardo
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description A boy of 8 years old was seen in the dental service at the Policlínico Universitario “Chiqui Gómez Lubián”, in Santa Clara, Villa Clara. Examination revealed avulsion in the right upper central incisor, uncomplicated crown fracture in left upper central incisor and an improper alignment of the teeth. Taking into account patients´ characteristics and requirements, it was fabricated a Hawley´s retainer in order to achieve a better aesthetic outcome, maintain the length of the dental arch and correct the improper alignment of the teeth. The appliance has achieved a satisfactory outcome, which has had a psychological influence on the patient by improving his self-esteem and oral health.
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spelling doaj.art-833f5039cf0043f980a5d6c67d36d8762023-09-02T21:10:03ZspaUniversidad de Ciencias Médicas de GuantánamoRevista Información Científica1028-99331028-99332021-03-011002e3308e33082159Dental avulsion and esthetic-functional and corrective retainers use in Pediatric DentistryAida Pérez-Alfonso0Ana María Rodríguez-Díaz1Kendry González-Duardo2Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa ClaraUniversidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa ClaraUniversidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa ClaraA boy of 8 years old was seen in the dental service at the Policlínico Universitario “Chiqui Gómez Lubián”, in Santa Clara, Villa Clara. Examination revealed avulsion in the right upper central incisor, uncomplicated crown fracture in left upper central incisor and an improper alignment of the teeth. Taking into account patients´ characteristics and requirements, it was fabricated a Hawley´s retainer in order to achieve a better aesthetic outcome, maintain the length of the dental arch and correct the improper alignment of the teeth. The appliance has achieved a satisfactory outcome, which has had a psychological influence on the patient by improving his self-esteem and oral health.http://www.revinfcientifica.sld.cu/index.php/ric/article/view/3308avulsión dentaltraumatismo dentoalveolarmantenedor de espacio estético funcional correctivo
spellingShingle Aida Pérez-Alfonso
Ana María Rodríguez-Díaz
Kendry González-Duardo
Dental avulsion and esthetic-functional and corrective retainers use in Pediatric Dentistry
Revista Información Científica
avulsión dental
traumatismo dentoalveolar
mantenedor de espacio estético funcional correctivo
title Dental avulsion and esthetic-functional and corrective retainers use in Pediatric Dentistry
title_full Dental avulsion and esthetic-functional and corrective retainers use in Pediatric Dentistry
title_fullStr Dental avulsion and esthetic-functional and corrective retainers use in Pediatric Dentistry
title_full_unstemmed Dental avulsion and esthetic-functional and corrective retainers use in Pediatric Dentistry
title_short Dental avulsion and esthetic-functional and corrective retainers use in Pediatric Dentistry
title_sort dental avulsion and esthetic functional and corrective retainers use in pediatric dentistry
topic avulsión dental
traumatismo dentoalveolar
mantenedor de espacio estético funcional correctivo
url http://www.revinfcientifica.sld.cu/index.php/ric/article/view/3308
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