Grossly Carious Primary molars

Introduction.

Concerns related to the possible effect of infection on the permanent
successor and space loss if primary molars are removed prematurely.

Root Stumps

Retained root stumps can act as space maintainer if not
causing pain, and not causing deflection of the permanent successor.

Root stump remnants of lower first primary molar; treated with CSDS and left with no further treatment.

The permanent successor 48 months later.