Early loss of primary teeth: literature review and case report

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to discuss an alternative of esthetic and functional rehabilitation for young patients with early loss of anterior primary teeth due to trau- ma in which natural dental crowns are used. A literature review is made and a case is reported with the intention of providing some support to pedodontists who deal with these cases. Key words: tooth loss, re- movable partial denture, space maintainer.