# From Decay to Delight: A Case Report on Esthetic Rehabilitation in Early Childhood Caries

## TL;DR

A four-year-old child with severe dental decay underwent successful treatment to restore their smile and oral health.

## Contribution

The case highlights effective multidisciplinary treatment for early childhood caries and its impact on self-esteem.

## Key findings

- Comprehensive treatment restored the child's smile and oral function.
- Early intervention and teamwork improved outcomes in ECC management.

## Abstract

Early childhood caries (ECC) continues to be a major global dental health concern for young children. This case report examines a young patient's transformation from decay to delight via comprehensive esthetic treatment. ECC in a four-year-old child resulted in significant dental caries and poor esthetics. In addition to space maintenance and orthodontic examination, essential treatments included dental extractions, stainless steel crowns, and composite restorations. The result showed that the child's smile and self-esteem had been successfully restored, as well as their oral health and function. This case emphasizes the value of early intervention, multidisciplinary teamwork, and individualized treatment plans in the management of early childhood caries and the restoration of pediatric patients' oral health.