Selective excavation and ozone therapy: new frontier of mini-invasive caries treatment in MIH paediatric patients. A case report.

The term hypomineralisation of molars and incisors (MIH), introduced in 2001 by Weerheijm et al., describes a clinical state of hypomineralisation of permanent molars with frequent involvement of the incisors. MIH is considered a global dental problem with a prevalence ranging from 2.

Kids Digital Crown Technique: an innovative approach to restore primary teeth.

Aim: The purpose of this clinical case is to present the Kids Digital Crown Technique (KDCT), an innovative technique to restore primary teeth with customised prosthetic crowns.

Methods: A six-year-old patient presented to our clinic with an extensive carious process affecting tooth 8.4.

State-of-the-art on MIH. Part. 2 MIH clinical management using ozone.

MIH is still a challenge in paediatric dentistry, due to the high sensitivity caused to the first permanent molars, that can greatly reduce the cooperation either for home oral hygiene or for in-office treatment. In this contest the use of ozone emphasises the ART technique (Atraumatic Restorative Treatment) and introduces modern "no aerosol" concept.

Nitrous oxide analgesic effect on children receiving restorative treatment on primary molars.

Aim: Pain experienced during dental treatment increases the risk of developing dental anxiety in children who will became anxious adults, avoiding dental care. It is therefore essential to provide pain-free dental treatment. The strongest fears are often associated with injections: being able to successfully complete painless restorative treatment without the need for local anesthesia injection is therefore an important goal.