Basis Of paed Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we restore primary teeth?
A
PAAHF Pain relief Aesthetics Arch length maintenance Healthy oral cavity maintenance Function
2
Q
What factors influence restorative treatment
A
DECCA
- Developmental status of primary teeth
- Exfoliation of primary teeth
- Child’s cooperation or parents corporation
- Caries risk of the patient
- Amount of the tooth structure
3
Q
Morphology of primary teeth
A
Smaller and lighter in color More pronounced cervical margins More constricted at the cervix Roots are long and narrow Large pulp with long horns Roots are flared and slender Thinner enamel Little dentin between pulp
