ch 57 Flashcards
pediatric dentistry
who do pediatric dental offices cater to?
patients 1-8 / disabled
what type of concept are pediatric offices set up as?
open bay
what is mental age?
childs level of intellectual (iq)
how do we establish trust between the child and the dentist?
be honest, tell/show/do, give jobs to feel helpful
what are our physical restaints?
papoose, parent bear hug, hold hands
list the 4 intellectual disability levels and iq ranges
mild: 50-70
moderate: 35-55
severe: 20-40
profound: 20-25
what are the 2 pharmacological restaints?
nitrous/medication
when should a child first visit the dental office?
by 1 year old
how often should a child be seen for a checkup and cleaning?
every 6 months (2x/yr)
what do we place over a tooth after a pulpotomy?
stainless steel crown
how fast should we re-implant a tooth for the highest success rate?
within 30 minutes
what are the steps to replant an avulsed tooth?
numb, curette socket, reimplant, splint
what procedures do pediatric offices perform?
preventative, restorative, orthodontic
5 ways we include children in procedures
pick safety glasses, hold saliva ejector, point to tooth you want me to start with, pick fluoride, which tooth is smiling
what is the term used for a tooth completely knocked out
avulsed
what is the term used when a tooth is forced into the bone?
intrusion
what is the purpose of sealants?
cover grooves and protect teeth from decay
what appliance do we use to hold a space of a missing tooth?
space maintainer
what are the 4 components of the clinical exam?
collect info, xrays, chair ride, get comfy
what are signs of child abuse?
oral trauma, bruises healing at different stages, bite marks, broken bones, black eyes
what age are we describing if a 10 year old acts like an 8 year old?
emotional
if a child is injured in their mouth, what are the most common injured teeth?
max anterior
who is legally required to report child abuse?
dentist
what liquids should we not let a child go to bed within a bottle?
milk, juice, formula
