Restoration of Primary Teeth

Restoration of primary teeth in children in Kyiv is quite a popular service that involves the repair and treatment of damaged or carious primary teeth to preserve their function and health. This procedure may involve various methods such as filling, fissure sealing, augmentation, crowns, and more, depending on the specific needs of the temporary tooth. The goal of primary teeth restoration is to ensure proper development of the child’s jaw and create conditions for the normal eruption of permanent teeth. In this article, we talk about the features of primary teeth restoration at ID Dent dentistry in Kyiv.

Why is restoration of primary teeth necessary for children?

The restoration of primary teeth in children is necessary for several important reasons:

• maintaining functional characteristics. Primary temporary teeth play an important role in the process of chewing food and the proper development of the child’s jaw. Their functionality is important for normal digestion and speech development;
• preserving space for permanent teeth. When temporary anterior and posterior teeth prematurely fall out or are removed due to decay or other issues, it often leads to misplacement of permanent teeth;
• good pronunciation. Poor bite and the absence of teeth can affect sound pronunciation and cause difficulties during learning and communication with other children;
• pain and infection prevention;
• oral health.

All these factors emphasize the importance of restoring primary teeth in children.

Timely treatment and restoration of primary teeth help maintain their health, functionality, and aesthetics, as well as contribute to the normal development of permanent teeth.

Indications for restoration of primary teeth

Indications for the restoration of primary teeth in children include:

• decay and significant damage to the teeth from it. Restoration is carried out to remove affected tissues and restore tooth structure;
• traumatic tooth damage;
• chipped, damaged, or discolored enamel;
• significant gaps between the teeth, misaligned bite, congenital defects in tooth shape.

The decision on the necessity and type of primary teeth restoration in Kyiv should be made by a dentist during a consultation based on diagnostics and the individual characteristics of each case. Restoration helps preserve the health of temporary teeth and ensure the normal development of permanent teeth.

Contraindications

It is not always possible to carry out the restoration procedure. Contraindications include:

• severe decay with significant tooth tissue damage, making preserving the tooth impossible;
• severe infections and inflammations;
• too small a tooth;
• irreversible developmental anomalies;
• allergic reaction to materials used during treatment.

If a temporary tooth is in the final stages of its ‘shedding plan’ and is expected to fall out soon, the dentist may decide not to perform restoration.

Restoration methods

In the private dental clinic ID Dent, we use recognized safe and effective methods of restoring primary teeth for children:

• photopolymer restoration;
• restoration with crowns.

Each option has its advantages, and the optimal method is chosen by the dentist after diagnosis and situation assessment.

Photopolymer restoration

Photopolymers or dental composite materials are used for tooth restoration in cases of minor carious lesions, defects, and aesthetic corrections of anterior primary teeth. First, the dentist removes affected tissues and prepares the tooth’s surface. Then the composite material is applied to the tooth and shaped to restore its form and function. The material hardens with the help of a special UV light.

Photopolymers provide good aesthetics and can match the color of natural teeth. This method is minimally invasive and does not require removing a large amount of tooth tissue.

Restoration with crowns

Crowns can be used to restore temporary teeth in case of more severe damage when composite materials cannot provide sufficient reliability. Metal crowns are usually used for primary molars, where greater strength is required. When installing a crown, the children’s dentist prepares the tooth, removing affected tissues and creating space for the crown. Then the crown is individually selected by the doctor for each tooth and installed using dental cement.

Crowns provide high strength and durability. They can also be used to conceal severe aesthetic defects.

Why is restoration of primary teeth mandatory?

Temporary teeth perform an important function in the process of chewing food. Not only do they help children properly chew their food, but they also contribute to the normal development of the jaw and the formation of a proper bite. Restoration of primary teeth in children is mandatory to maintain chewing function, space for permanent teeth, prevent pain and infections, support aesthetics, learning, and social skills, and ensure oral health.

Stages of primary teeth restoration

Effective restoration of anterior primary teeth helps preserve their function, ensure comfort, and prevent possible complications. For this, it is carried out according to a clearly defined algorithm in several stages:

1. Diagnostics and planning. The dentist conducts an examination and assesses the condition of primary teeth. Based on diagnostics, it is decided whether the procedure is needed;
2. Preparation. If treatment is necessary, the dentist removes affected tissues, cleans carious areas, and creates optimal conditions for restoration;
3. Matrix installation. The surface of the tooth is specially prepared to ensure a strong bond between the material and the tooth;
4. Restoration procedure. The material (e.g., composite) is applied to the prepared surface of the tooth and shaped to restore its form and function;
5. Completion and polishing. After applying the material, polishing is carried out to give the tooth a natural appearance and a smooth surface.

On average, the restoration of children’s teeth takes about an hour, but in complex cases, more time and often several sessions are required. While the dentist works, the child at ID Dent clinic can watch cartoons or favorite shows, listen to music or fairy tales. We make sure they do not feel nervous or afraid. After the session, the doctor will provide detailed consultations on caring for children’s teeth.

How is the price for primary teeth restoration in Kyiv from ID Dent formed?

The cost of restoring primary teeth for a child depends on various objective factors, such as the complexity of the clinical situation, the need for additional procedures and services (e.g., polishing or remineralization), and the choice of materials for subsequent correction. However, it should be noted that this service in Ukraine is affordable. Our clinic ID Dent adheres to a democratic pricing policy. Preliminary budget limits can be clarified on our website in the price list section, but more accurate costs can only be known after a personal diagnosis and consultation with the dentist.

The dental center ID Dent is located on the Left Bank of Kyiv in the Lesnoy massif area, conveniently accessible for public transport and private vehicles. Nearby are Chernihivska and Lisova metro stations. For all questions, feel free to contact our staff at the provided phone number.

List of literature used:

• Malevana G., Avdienko T. DEVELOPMENT OF FLUORIDE-FREE CHILDREN’S TOOTHPASTE FORMULA WITH CALCIUM HYDROXYAPATITE FOR CHILDREN AGES 2 AND UP //Current issues in chemistry, materials science, and ecology – 2023.