A young child is awaiting definitive rehabilitation. What can you do meanwhile?
Use eligible minimally invasive measures to stabilize disease, with prevention and active surveillance while definitive care is arranged.
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Select by tooth and patient: symptoms, pulp status, lesion characteristics, and cooperation determine whether varnish, SDF, ITR, or a Hall crown is suitable.
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Disease control: Address frequent carbohydrate exposure and supported brushing, and arrange more frequent reassessment of activity, pain, and infection.
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Limit: These options can bridge a delay in definitive care; each still requires appropriate case selection.