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Luis Adrián Constante Cevallos
Kemely Dennise Pozo Troncoso
Nathaly Vanessa Chávez Jaramillo

Introducción: La caries de infancia temprana constituye una enfermedad crónica frecuente en la población pediátrica y puede generar pérdida dental prematura con repercusiones funcionales, estéticas y psicosociales. Su manejo requiere intervenciones preventivas, terapéuticas y rehabilitadoras integrales. Objetivo: Describir el manejo integral de una paciente pediátrica con caries de infancia temprana y pérdida dental prematura mediante un abordaje multidisciplinario orientado a recuperar la función y estética oral. Metodología: Se realizó un reporte de caso descriptivo de una paciente de cinco años y ocho meses atendida en una clínica universitaria de Quito, Ecuador. El tratamiento incluyó educación en salud oral, profilaxis, aplicación de diamino fluoruro de plata al 38 %, procedimientos endodónticos mediante pulpectomías, exodoncias selectivas, restauraciones estéticas y rehabilitación con placa activa removible con frente estético. Resultados: El abordaje integral permitió detener el 100 % de las lesiones cariosas activas y mantener la estabilidad del 100 % de las piezas tratadas endodónticamente durante un seguimiento de doce meses. La rehabilitación protésica favoreció la recuperación de la función masticatoria, estética facial y adaptación del paciente pediátrico. Conclusiones: El manejo integral de la caries de infancia temprana con pérdida dental prematura permite controlar la progresión de la enfermedad y restablecer condiciones funcionales y estéticas favorables. La placa activa removible con frente estético constituye una alternativa eficaz de rehabilitación en pacientes pediátricos seleccionados.

Introduction: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a prevalent chronic disease in the pediatric population that can lead to premature tooth loss with significant functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial repercussions. Its management requires comprehensive preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative interventions. Objective: To describe the comprehensive management of a pediatric patient with ECC and premature tooth loss through a multidisciplinary approach aimed at restoring oral function and aesthetics. Methodology: A descriptive case report is presented of a 5-year-old female patient treated at a university clinic in Quito, Ecuador. The treatment plan included oral health education, prophylaxis, application of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF), endodontic procedures (pulpectomies), selective extractions, aesthetic restorations, and oral rehabilitation using a removable active appliance with an aesthetic front. Results: This comprehensive approach achieved a 100% arrest rate of active carious lesions and maintained 100% stability of endodontically treated teeth during a 12-month follow-up. Prosthetic rehabilitation facilitated the recovery of masticatory function and facial aesthetics, while promoting positive patient adaptation. Conclusions: Comprehensive management of ECC and premature tooth loss effectively controls disease progression and restores favorable functional and aesthetic conditions. A removable active appliance with an aesthetic front represents an effective rehabilitative alternative for selected pediatric patients.

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Constante Cevallos LA, Pozo Troncoso KD, Chávez Jaramillo NV. Rehabilitación integral de paciente pediátrica con pérdida dental prematura mediante placa activa removible. Vive Revista de Investigación en Salud. 2026;9(27):1-15. https://doi.org/10.33996/revistavive.v9i27.518
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