Functional and esthetic rehabilitation of anterior primary teeth using two different approaches

Esthetic requirement of severely mutilated primary anterior teeth in the case of early childhood caries (ECC) has been a challenge to pediatric dentists. Numerous treatment approaches have been proposed to address the esthetics and retention of restorations in primary teeth. The choice of restoration depends on various factors such as amount of tooth structure remaining, ability to obtain adequate moisture control, child's cooperating ability, esthetic demands, and cost factor. This case report documents comparison of two esthetic techniques for the management of primary anterior teeth.