Vol. 11, Issue 1, Part A (2025)
Restoring a child’s smile with groper’s Appliance: A case report
Arunabha Giri, Pratik Kumar Lahiri, Shabnam Zahir, Sudipta Kar, Arunim Mondal and Samanwita Rakshit
Traumatic injuries in children often result in anterior tooth avulsion, posing both aesthetic and functional challenges. This case report highlights the successful use of a Groper’s appliance to restore the smile of an eight-year-old girl following trauma-induced avulsion of the maxillary central incisor and crown fracture. The treatment plan included pulpectomy of carious primary molars, extractions of severely resorbed teeth, and the fabrication of a Groper’s appliance with a U-loop design reinforced by silver solder. The appliance addressed the aesthetic concerns of the patient’s family while ensuring long-term stability and space maintenance. The intervention also involved comprehensive management of concurrent dental issues, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in pediatric dentistry. The successful outcome underscores the role of timely and aesthetic restoration in improving the psychological well-being of pediatric patients and their families.
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