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Background: The crown is considered the most effective restoration for the management of dental caries. It reproduces the morphology and contour of the damaged coronal portion of the tooth while maintaining its function. The esthetic needs of children and the demands of parents bring advancement in dentistry toward a new era of esthetic crowns. In this era of esthetic crowns, the newly introduced preformed BioFlx crown seems to be an effective esthetic treatment option. Case description: In the present case series, full coverage restoration for the management of carious and pulp therapy-treated primary molars was done by esthetic and flexible BioFlx crown (Kids-e-Dental, LLP, Mumbai, India). Over a 6 months period, the crowns have demonstrated good retention and esthetic results. Conclusion: Dealing with the esthetic needs of children and managing primary molars using BioFlx crowns would be practical and successful. Clinical significance: The treatment described in the case series is a new advancement in pediatric dentistry with promising esthetic alternatives. How to cite this article: Goswami M, Jangra B, Chauhan N, et al. Esthetics in Pediatric Dentistry-BioFlx Crowns: Case Series. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(3):357-361.
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Premature loss of primary teeth in children may lead to space loss in the arch, which leads to the collapse of vertical and horizontal occlusal relationships in primary and permanent dentitions. The ideal method to preserve the space in the arch in such a scenario is to use a space maintainer appliance. Conventionally, band and loop space maintainers are the most commonly used space maintainers. However, these are associated with certain drawbacks, such as multiple appointments and extended time for fabrication. A novel invention in the form of prefabricated bands and loops has been made to offset these disadvantages. Placement of prefabricated bands and loops decreases the chairside time and omits multiple visits, hence aiding in better behavior management for the child. The present case series discusses five cases of prefabricated band and loop placement in pediatric patients. How to cite this article: Goswami M, Johar S, Khokhar A, et al. Technological Advancement in Space Management-Prefabricated Space Maintainers: A Case Series. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(2):191-197.
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Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Epilepsy generally begins in childhood, potentially impeding education, employment, social relationships, and the development of a sense of self-worth. The number of decayed and missing teeth, the degree of abrasion, and periodontal indices are significantly worse in patients with epilepsy. Epileptic patients require special care during dental treatment. A seizure episode in a dental clinic is a medical emergency, and it is imperative as an oral health care provider to have adequate knowledge about this condition in order to render safer dental care to epileptic patients. There is a paucity of information in the medical literature on the dental management of epileptic patients. The purpose of this case series is to elaborate on the oral health considerations in epileptic patients and educate oral healthcare providers on the diagnosis, treatment, and emergency management of epilepsy, along with special dental treatment needs in epileptic patients. The case series is a compilation of two cases of petit mal epilepsy and one case of generalized tonic-clonic seizure with detailed descriptions of preventive seizure measures and dental management undertaken during the treatment of patients. How to cite this article: Goswami M, Johar S, Khokhar A. Oral Health Considerations and Dental Management for Epileptic Children in Pediatric Dental Care. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(1):170-176.