Esthetic Dentistry in Pediatric Practice

The changed paradigm for pediatric restorative dentistry calls for developing dental materials that have the potential to improve aesthetics while simplifying clinical operations. Advancements in science and technology in conjunction with dental material research have provided the pediatric dentist with innumerable opportunities to apply significant developments in material science to the treatment process. However, the selection of the suitable material for an appropriate clinical situation depends on the requirements of the child patient, his cooperative potential, and the experience of the clinician, to ensure the most favorable function, performance, and esthetics. In recent times, the demand for esthetic restorations has increased radically due to enhanced esthetic awareness. Modern adhesive restorative materials and techniques take into consideration the conservation of tooth structure during preparation, and preservation of remaining tooth structure, and are capable of providing precise anatomical morphology with the desirable esthetics.