A case of unusual calculus accumulation due to malnutrition in a 3-year-old systemically healthy boy is reported. The patient’s history revealed that he was only fed with soft food. In clinical dental examination, there was a severe calculus accumulation and gingival inflammation. Under general anaesthesia, full mouth scaling was applied. Following operation, parents were advised for maintenance of oral hygiene and change the feeding habits. According to the literature, this is the first case report of severe calculus accumulation due to malnutrition in a 3-year-old child.
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
Bölüm | Sağlık Bilimleri |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 25 Haziran 2019 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2019 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1 |