Deciduous dentition treated with puplotomy.

Early loss of decidous teeth can have an unfavorable effect upon the permanent dentition and the entire masticatory system. The majority of children today have little or no caries, and only in a small minority is the caries index high. In order to maximize the effectiveness of preventive measures, the dentist has a duty to determine the patient's caries risk and to introduce an effective individualized preventive program and early treatment