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Case Report | Pediatric Specialty | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 519 - 521 | India
Traumatic Dental Injury Associated with Early Childhood Caries and its Management: A Case Report
Abstract: A 3-year-old female child presented with trauma to the maxillary anterior region following a fall at home. Clinical examination revealed an Ellis Class IX injury involving tooth 51, associated soft tissue injury, and multiple carious lesions consistent with severe early childhood caries. Management was performed in phases and included emergency care, fluoride varnish application, caries control using glass ionomer cement and silver diamine fluoride, extraction of the non-restorable tooth, and esthetic rehabilitation with composite strip crowns and Groper?s appliance. Follow-up demonstrated satisfactory healing, restoration of function, maintenance of arch integrity, and improved esthetics. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, preventive care, and parental involvement in the successful management of traumatic dental injuries associated with early childhood caries.
Keywords: Traumatic dental injury, Early childhood caries, Primary dentition, Composite strip crown, Silver diamine fluoride, Groper's appliance, Esthetic rehabilitation, Dental trauma.
How to Cite?: Savitha Sathyaprasad, Mayuri M Nainegali, "Traumatic Dental Injury Associated with Early Childhood Caries and its Management: A Case Report", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 519-521, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26609234530, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26609234530