A Simplified Method for the Restoration of Severely Decayed Primary Incisors

Caries and dental trauma are common reasons for anterior primary teeth restoration in children. This open label clinical trial was designed to evaluate crown restorations reinforced with a sectioned file post technique for the restoration of severely damaged primary maxillary anterior incisors. Thirty-eight primary maxillary anterior incisors of 12 children (3-5 years old) with early childhood caries (ECC) received composite restorations with a custom made post. The restorations were evaluated according to the modified USPHS system. For statistical analysis, the Cochran test was performed (P-value <0.05). In this trial, the quality of marginal adaptation decreased in intervals of three and 12 months (p=0.002). Recurrent carious lesions were significantly different among intervals (p=0.001). Restoration retention and fractured restorations did not show a significant difference in the follow-up intervals (p=0.233).The sectioned file post technique show good retention and aesthetics for restoring severely damaged primary maxillary anterior teeth.