Abstract:

The present paper introduced the use of acid etching technique to restore the defective anterior teeth in child patients.Acid etched resin restorations demonstrated increased retention due to mechanical interlocking of resin tags in the irregular microporosities of the etched enamel surface.It offered an unique advantage in the restoratic of fractured and hypoplastic teeth.The technique was simple minimum tooth removal was required,no post retention was necessary,the vitality of the pulp could be preserved,the procedure could be finished in one appointment and it improved the esthetic appearance.It provided a high level of clinical acceptance.