Primary incisors are vital articulation points for the correct pronunciation (phonation) of letters such as “f, v, s, z, t, d” during the 2-3 year period when speech is first learned and sounds are formed. The tongue touches the back or incisal edges of the front teeth when producing these sounds. If these teeth are lost too early due to trauma or decay, the child cannot pronounce these sounds correctly, develops a lisp, or begins to slur words. In the long term, this can lead to permanent speech disorders and psychological isolation in the child’s social environment. To prevent these risks, special child night appliances or removable dentures containing artificial teeth should be prepared to replace prematurely lost front teeth, providing both aesthetic and phonetic speech support.
