Prosthodontic management of pediatric patient

Prosthodontics for children is the division of art and science of dentistry which is concerned with the replacement of missing primary and permanent teeth by fixed or removable substitutes. Premature teeth loss both deciduous and permanent may cause functional problems in children such as malfunctions in mastication improper teeth placement or eruption and hindered pronunciation. Esthetical issues are also present as child may be mocked or bullied leading to insecurity development of complexes and low self esteem.