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KMID : 0358920050320010049
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pedodontics
2005 Volume.32 No. 1 p.49 ~ p.54
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TREATMENT OF SHELL TEETH IN CHILD A CASE REPORT
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Park In-Ho
Yoon Jung-Hoon
Lee Nan-Young
Lee Chang-Seep
Lee Sang-Ho
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Abstract
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Shell teeth, a rare dysplastic condition of dentin, was first described by Rushton in 1954. It is characterized by normal enamel, extremely thin dentin, correspondingly large pulp chambers, and shortened roots. This case report is of a male 3 years old. He is refered to the Chosun University dental hospital Pediatric Dentistry because of dental caries and dentin hypoplasia. Intra-oral examination showed attrition of all primary teeth. Radiographic examination showed that the pulps were extremely large with only a shell of surrounding hard tissue. The permanent premolars were missed congenitally. The diagnosis was shell teeth. Because of behavior problem, all dental treatment was undertaken with general anaesthesia. Extration, endodontic treatment and SS crown were performed. The patient has now been wearing the space maintainer and manages it well. The patient is seen intervals for supervision and follow-up care.
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KEYWORD
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Dentinal dysplasia, shell teeth
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