Development
A child's first appointment should be by?
age 1
Which type of restoration would be used for full coverage of a primary tooth?
Stainless steel crown
The pediatric dentist provides healthcare for which set of patients?
infants
children
adolescents
Which teeth are injured most frequently in a child's mouth?
Maxillary anterior
What are the guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist?
tell, show, do
How is mental age determined?
the child's level of intellectual capacity and development
What information for diagnosis and treatment for a pediatric patient is necessary?
radiographs
clinical examination
disclose for plaque
(not- pocket probing)
What is used to hold open space when a primary tooth has been lost permanently?
space maintainer
What items are used in a pulpotomy procedure?
rubber dam
ZOE base
slow-speed handpiece
What is the primary purpose of pit-and- fissure sealants?
to prevent decay on recently erupted teeth
If a child is 10 years old and acts like a 8-year-old. What age is described?
emotional age
How will a severely decayed and endodontically treated primary tooth be restored?
stainless steel crown
What type of restraints are acceptable in a pediatric dental office?
papoose board
holding child's hand
sedative drugs
Nitrous oxide sedation
When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth, what instrument will the dentist use to remove pulp tissue?
spoon excavator
Describe the 4 groups of intellectual impairment
mild IQ 50 - 70
moderate IQ 35 - 55
severe IQ 20 - 40
profound IQ below 20 - 25
Would a pediatric dentist routinely remove third molars?
no, why not?
What parameters must be met when sizing a stainless steel crown?
fits snuggly on the prepared tooth
is even with the occlusal plane
has mesial and distal contact
must be adjusted along the cervical margin
When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth, what instrument will the dentist use to remove pulp tissue?
spoon excavator
an avulsed tooth should be replanted within ____ minutes for highest success rate
30 minutes
What are indicators of suspected child abuse?
trauma to oral tissue
bite marks
bruises in various stages of healing
(not -deviated anterior tooth)
Which type of restraint should be avoided for children with behavior problems?
having the parent physically hold them
Give criteria of a stainless steel crown
durable enough to last until permanent teeth erupt
indicated when there is a severely decayed tooth
may be used to restore a fractured tooth
Which services are routinely provided in a pediatric office?
preventative procedures
restorative procedures
interceptive orthodontics
If the pulp of a newly erupted permanent tooth has been exposed, which procedure is indicated to promote healing of the pulp?
direct pulp cap with calcium hydroxide
How often does the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that radiographic imaging be performed for children at high risk for tooth decay?
6 months