Oral treatments

The difference between a 'Leong's premolar' and a normal premolar is that a 'Leong's premolar' has a projected and fragile portion of tooth structure. If the projected structure fractured and no proper treatment is done,there will be chances for bacteria to infect the pulp of the tooth. The pulp may become necrotic or may even result in periapical abscess. Preventive treatment is needed to protect the tooth from the above situation.

Photograph of a Leong's premolar.
Animation showing the process of pulp infection caused by  the fractured projected tooth structure of a Leong's premolar.

According to individual needs, the dentist will either strengthen the fragile structure, or remove the structure and restore the tooth by composite resin.

  • Method 1:

    Animation showing the use of dental material to strengthen the projected tooth structure of a Leong's premolar.
    Strengthen the projected portion with composite material.
  • Method 2:

    Animation showing the removal of the projected tooth structure of a Leong's premolar followed by the restoration with dental material.
    Remove the projected portion and restore with composite material.

If the child has already joined the School Dental Care Service, he/she can receive treatment in the respective School Dental Clinic.