DENTAL MATERIALS
This preventive resin material is flowed into the deep, un-decayed pits and fissures of a child's permanent first molars to mechanically block out bacteria
Sealant
This is the universal letter designation for the primary maxillary right central incisor
E
This invisible form of electromagnetic radiation has a short wavelength and can penetrate opaque tissues
X-Ray
This common diagnostic tool features a flat, reflective surface used to retract a child’s cheek and direct light onto the operating field
Mouth Mirror
This is the name of the abrasive agent packaged in small, individual cups that is mixed with water or fluoride and used to mechanically remove extrinsic stains and plaque
Prophy paste
This is the primary component of a silver-colored pediatric crown, valued for its strength, durability, and corrosion resistance
Stainless Steel
This is the primary counterpart to the permanent first molar, which is typically lost around ages 10 to 12
Primary second molar
To capture the maxillary anterior region on a toddler who cannot tolerate a standard periapical sensor, the assistant will place a size 2 sensor horizontally in the mouth like a sandwich, utilizing this specific radiographic view
Occlusal X-Ray
This double-ended instrument features a small, sharp hook used to feel for soft spots, stickiness, or defects in the enamel surfaces of primary teeth
Explorer
During a prophy, if an assistant notices bright red, swollen, and bleeding gingiva around a child's molars but no bone loss, they are looking at this reversible condition.
Gingivitis
This specialized isolation device acts as a bite block, tongue guard, and high-volume suction all in one, drastically speeding up pediatric restorative procedures
Isolite
Often referred to by assistants as the "6-year molars," these permanent teeth are unique because they erupt posterior to the primary dentition without replacing any baby teeth
Permanent first molars
Purpose of a Bitewing
Interproximal caries, crestal bone, posterior contacts
This flat-bladed instrument is used to carry, place, and condense composite resin materials into a pediatric cavity preparation
Plastic
To ensure safety, a pediatric patient's local anesthetic dosage must always be calculated based on this specific patient metric
weight
This fixed bilateral appliance is used in the mandibular arch to maintain space after the premature loss of multiple primary posterior teeth
Lower lingual holding arch
Total amount of Primary Teeth
20
According to the FDA/ADA selection criteria, a pediatric patient with active clinical caries should receive bite-wing radiographs at this frequent interval
6-12 Months
Often referred to as "the airplane" or "slow-poke" to children, this low-speed handpiece attachment is used with a prophy cup to polish a child's teeth during a routine cleaning
Prophy angle
To maintain proper control and prevent a rotating prophy cup from slipping and injuring a child's oral tissue, the assistant must always establish this type of finger rest on an adjacent tooth
Fulcrum
This appliance is used in the maxillary arch to prevent the upper permanent first molars from drifting forward after primary tooth loss
NANCE
To achieve a secure fit for a stainless steel crown, the assistant should have these two specialized types of pliers ready for the dentist to contour and crimp the margins
contouring pliers, crimping pliers
According to the FDA, this is the standard sensor size (ranging from 0 to 2) most commonly utilized for routine bite-wings on a toddler or young child with primary dentition
Size 0
This plier features two flat, textured beaks designed specifically for firmly holding, placing, or removing orthodontic bands from a primary arch
Howe Pliers
During a cleaning, if the assistant leaves the rubber cup spinning on a single primary tooth for too long with high pressure, it will cause this specific consequence, which can irreversibly damage the delicate underlying pulp tissue
Frictional Heat or Thermal damage