Pediatric Dentistry
This dental specialist focuses their practice specifically on treating young patients.
Pediatric dentist
For a medically compromised patient with active tooth decay, which minimally invasive treatment may be considered to help manage the caries?
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF)
When a patient has heavy extrinsic staining, what type of polishing abrasive is generally selected?
A more coarse abrasive
What is the most common reason a dental sealant fails to remain properly bonded to the tooth?
Lack of moisture control
This type of injury to a primary tooth often requires no corrective treatment because the tooth remains in its original position.
Subluxation
This dental specialist focuses their practice specifically on treating young patients.
Anterior teeth
Which orthodontic problem is commonly observed in patients with cerebral palsy?
Malocclusion
A patient presents with an active infection of the gingival tissues. What condition would make coronal polishing absolutely contraindicated?
Acute gingival infection
Which type of sealant is a good choice when moisture control is difficult because the material is not moisture sensitive?
Glass ionomer sealant
What term describes a tooth that has been completely knocked out of its socket due to an injury?
Avulsion
When selecting a bur for a young patient, what feature distinguishes pediatric burs from those designed for adults?
Pediatric burs have a shorter shank
Which skeletal disorder is characterized by decreased bone mineral content and reduced bone mass?
Osteoporosis
Which type of stain can occur on the teeth as either an intrinsic or extrinsic discoloration?
Metallic stain
When properly placed and maintained, approximately how long can a dental sealant typically remain effective?
5-10 years
After a tooth has been completely knocked out, which type of tooth should be returned to its socket as quickly as possible?
Permanent
When recording a child's teeth on a dental chart, which numbering system should be used for permanent teeth?
The permanent tooth numbering system should always be used for permanent teeth.
Developmental disabilities are conditions that originate during the developmental period. Before what age must they occur to meet this definition?
22 years old
A patient with a porcelain restoration needs a tray-applied fluoride treatment. Which fluoride solution should be selected?
Sodium fluoride
Which material is most frequently selected for placing dental sealants?
Dental composite resin
A primary front tooth has sustained a fracture that extends into the root. What treatment would the dentist most likely perform?
Extraction
During which procedure are the root canals of a primary tooth cleaned and filed, rather than only removing the affected pulp tissue in the crown?
Pulpectomy
As a person ages, what change in tooth appearance may commonly occur?
Darkening of the teeth
In silver diamine fluoride, what is the primary role of the silver ion?
It acts as an antimicrobial
What process causes a dental sealant material to harden and become set?
Polymerization
A primary tooth is completely knocked out during an accident. Unlike an avulsed permanent tooth, what should generally be done with the primary tooth?
It should not be reimplanted