Deck 1 Flashcards
Keys triad
Host, agent and substrate factors interaction is essential for initiation and progress of caries
Critical pH at which demineralisation starts
5.2 - 5.5
Tooth factors in Keys triad
Composition (surface > subsurface enamel)
Morphology (pits and fissures, hypoplasia)
Position (malalignment)
Window of infectivity
S. mutans
19-31 months of age
6-12 years of age
Infected dentin stain
Stained by 1% acid red solution in 0.2% propylene glycol
Elements that increase caries experience
Trace elements like selenium, cadmium, lead, barium
Lactose content of breast milk
7.2%
Lactose content of bovine milk
4.5%
Lactose content of Milk powder
7%
MDS MD
Maternally derived strep mutans disease AKA early childhood caries
What is the main method of transmission of early childhood caries
Kissing
Caridex
Chemo-mechanical system of caries removal
Caridex solution 1
Sodium hypochlorite
Caridex solution 2
Glycine
Aminobutyric acid
Sodium chloride
Sodium hydroxide
Types of sugar substitutes
Caloric sweeteners
Non-calorie sweeteners
Non-calorie sweeteners
Saccharin Aspartame (Nutra sweetener)
Caloric sweeteners
Xylitol Lactitol Sorbitol Lycasin Maltitol Invert sugar Coupling sugar Sorbose Palatinose
Different morphologies of fissures
V, U, I, K types
Different types of fissures
Self-cleaning
Caries-susceptible
Types of self-cleaning fissures
V, U
Types of caries susceptible fissures
I, K
How do you restore self-cleaning fissures
Non-invasive techniques
How do you restore caries susceptible fissures
Invasive technique
Dental cripple
Child who has lost many teeth
Pulp treatment for traumatised primary incisors involving only enamel
Observation
Pulp treatment for trauma in primary incisors involving enamel and dentin
ca(OH)2 or GIC lining
Pulp treatment for primary incisors with trauma involving enamel, dentin and pulp
Enamel+Dentin+Pulp: formocresol pulpotomy; pulpectomy if devital or irreversible pulpitis
Treatment modalities for root fracture in primary incisors
Observation, extraction, splinting
Treatment modalities for pulp in avulsion of primary incisors
None
Treatment modalities for pulp in displaced primary incisors
Observation, extraction
Treatment modalities for pulp in intruded primary incisor
If no damage to permanent tooth crypt, wait for it to erupt.
If damage occurs, extraction indicated.
Restoration in traumatised primary incisors involving enamel only
- Smoothen rough edges
- Apply fluoride
Restoration in traumatised primary incisors involving enamel and dentin
- Acid etch composite resin
- Open faced stainless steel crown
- Polycarbonate crown
Restoration in traumatised primary incisors involving enamel, dentin and pulp
- Open faced stainless steel crown
- Composite resin
- Strip crown
Restoration in traumatised primary incisors involving root fracture
Space maintainer if required
Restoration in traumatised primary incisors involving avulsion
Space maintainer if required
Restoration in traumatised primary incisors involving displacement
- Immobilization
- Space maintainer if required
Restoration in traumatised primary incisors involving intrusion
None
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving enamel
Observe
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving enamel and dentin
Calcium hydroxide liner
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving enamel, dentin and pulp
IF apex is OPEN,
- DPC
- Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy
- Apexification
IF apex is CLOSED
- DPC
- Pulpectomy
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving root fracture in cervical one third
- RCT
- Extraction
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving root fracture in middle one third
Splint
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving root fracture in apical one third
Splint
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving avulsion
Reimplant, splint for 10-14 days, observe
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving mild displacement
Observe
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving severe displacement
Splint
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving mild concussion with mobility
Observe
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving severe concussion with mobility
Splint
Restoration indicated after trauma in permanent incisor involving enamel
- Smoothen rough edges
- Acid etch composite resin
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving enamel and dentin
- Acid etch composite resin
- To retain the restoration, temporary crowns like acrylic, polycarbonate and open faced SS crowns are used
Pulp treatment for trauma in permanent incisor involving enamel, dentin and pulp (open apex)
- Acid etch composite resin
- To retain the restoration, temporary crowns like acrylic, polycarbonate and open faced SS crowns are used
Restoration indicated after trauma in permanent incisor involving enamel, dentin and pulp (closed apex)
- Acid etch composite
- Jacket crown
- Post core crown
Restoration indicated after trauma in permanent incisor involving root fracture
- Gold core with PFM crown
- Space maintainer
- Fixed prosthetic appliance
Restoration indicated after trauma in permanent incisor involving avulsion
none
Restoration indicated after trauma in permanent incisor involving displacement
Immobilisation
Restoration indicated after trauma in permanent incisor involving concussion with mobility
- Relieve from occlusion
- Immobilisation
Classification of anterior tooth fractures is given by –
Andresen / WHO
Fractures of enamel (Andresen)
873.60
Fracture of enamel and dentin (Andresen)
873.61
Pulp exposures (Andresen)
873.62
Root fractures (Andresen)
873.63
Crown and root fracture (Andresen)
873.64
Concussion or luxation (Andresen)
873.65
Intrusion or extrusion (Andresen)
873.66
Avulsion (Andresen)
873.68
Soft tissue injury (Andresen)
873.69
Vitality tests
- Heat test with gutta percha
- Ethyl chloride
- Ice
- Electric pulp tester
- Carbon dioxide snow
When does pulp testing give false readings?
- If root formation is incomplete
- If the tooth has a temporary crown or splint
Which teeth should be tested during a vitality test?
Teeth in the immediate area as well as the opposing arch
How do you diagnose pulp death with a vitality test?
If the injured tooth requires more current than that for a normal tooth to give a response
How do you diagnose pulpal inflammation with a vitality test?
If less current is needed to elicit a response from the traumatised tooth
What is the response of a tooth tested immediately after trauma for vitality?
IT may be negative as it may be in a state of shock
How long must you wait before retesting a traumatised tooth for vitality?
A week to 10 days.
What methods determine vitality based on nerve supply of pulp?
Electric and thermal tests
What methods determine vitality based on blood supply of pulp?
Laser doppler flow meter and pulse oximeter
Under what circumstances would you get false negative results in pulp vitality tests?
- Presence of calcification
- Presence of pulp stones
Under what circumstances would you get false positive results in pulp vitality tests?
In the presence of moist gangrenous pulp remnants
How many radiographs must you take for a full mouth survey in a patient who is 1-3 years old?
4 - 2 Anterior IOPAs and 2 Bitewings
How many radiographs must you take for a full mouth survey in a patient who is 3-6 years old?
12.
Anterior IOPAs - 6
Posterior IOPAs - 4
Bitewing - 2
How many radiographs must you take for a full mouth survey in a patient who is 6-12 years old?
14.
Anterior IOPAs - 8
Posterior IOPAs - 4
Bitewing - 2
How many radiographs must you take for a full mouth survey in a patient who is over 12 years old?
20.
Anterior IOPAs - 8
Posterior IOPAs - 8
Bitewing - 4
List of recent techniques of LA
- EMLA
- Denti patch
- Jet injections
- Wand
- TENS
EMLA
Eutectic Mixture of LA
MoA of EMLA
Diffuses through intact skin and reduces pain during needle injection through skin
Composition of EMLA
(5% cream)
- 25 micrograms/gram of Lidocaine
- 25 micrograms/gram of prilocaine
When is EMLA used?
It is applied to skin at least 1 hour before injection
When is EMLA contraindicated?
Children below 6 years of age
Denti Patch
Controlled releasing devices
MoA of Denti Patch
Topical agent is incorporated into a matrix, which will adhere to mucosa and allow slow release of anaesthetic drug
List some available denti patch systems
Lidocaine transoral delivery system in 10% and 20% concentrations
Jet injections aka…?
Needle less anaesthesia
MoA of Jet injections
Can penetrate mucous membranes / skin under pressure without causing excessive tissue trauma
Brand names of Jet injections
- Syriget
- Madjet
What is Wand?
A computer controlled injection system
Dosage in wand
Controlled by computer
TENS
Trans-Electronic Nerve Stimulation
MoA of TENS
Electronic stimulation of nerve endings is used for anaesthetic effect
When is TENS indicated?
- Needle phobic patients
- Where local anaesthesia is ineffective
Conscious sedation vs GA
- Several visits vs Single sitting
- Cooperative (anxious) vs Uncooperative
- Conscious, airway maintained vs Ventilation
- No premedication and investigations required
- NPO not required
Pre-cooperative stage
Non-cooperative 2 year-olds
Which children are said to have a behaviour problem?
Potentially cooperative children. They can be made cooperative by applying behaviour modification techniques
What is pre-appointment behaviour modification?
Anything that is said or done to positively influence the child’s behaviour before the child enters a dental operatory.
Euphemism for rubber dam
Raincoat
Euphemism for alginate
Pudding
Euphemism for sealant
Tooth paint
Euphemism for topical fluoride
Cavity fighter
Euphemism for suction
Vacuum cleaner
Euphemism for study models
Statues
Euphemism for high speed
Whistle
Euphemism for low speed
Motorcycle
What is restraining?
A technique of making a negative behaviour child who had previous unpleasant dental experience cooperative by demonstrating a difference such as performing nitrous oxide sedation.
Different types of reinforcement
- Positive reinforcement
- Negative reinforcement
- Social reinforcement
- Material reinforcement
Positive reinforcer
One whose contivgent presentation increases the frequency of behaviour
Example of positive reinforcer
Gifts
Negative reinforcer
One whose contingent withdrawal increases the frequency of behaviour
Example of negative reinforcer
Withdrawal of mother
Social reinforcers
- Praise
- Positive facial expression
- Shake hand
Material reinforcers
- Toys
- Games
Bio-feedback
Use of certain instruments to detect certain physiological processes associated with fear
Cleft Lip
- Failure of fusion between median nasal process and maxillary process
- Failure of mesodermal migration between the two layered epithelial membrane
Cleft palate
- Failure of fusion of two palatal shelves
- Rupture of inclusion cyst at the site of fusion
- Failure of the tongue to drop down
Incidence of CLCP
1 in 750 infants (finn)
CL incidence
25%
CP incidence
25%
CL+P incidence
50%
In whom is CL+P seen more often?
Males
In whom is CP seen more often?
Females
Which is more common, Unilateral or bilateral CL?
Unilateral - left sided preponderance.
Etiology of CLP
- Genetic factors (monogenic)
- Environmental factors
- Gene-environment interactions (polygenic)
Protocol for dental care of CLP at birth
- Feeding plate
- Pre-surgical orthopaedics
Protocol for dental care of CLP at 3-5 months
- Alignment of primary teeth
- Palatal expansion with simple fixed appliance like W-arch and Arnold expander
- Cleft lip repair
Protocol for dental care of CLP at 12 months
- Pedodontic review
- Cleft Palate repair
- Speech pathologists first assessment
Protocol for dental care of CLP at 2-8 years
- Pedodontic review
- Orthodontic consultation
- Preventive measures
- Restorative care
- Review by ENT, plastic surgeons
Protocol for dental care of CLP at 8-15 years
- Suitability about bone grafting
- Orthodontic treatment
- Speech pathologist review
- Review by plastic surgeon
Rule of 10 in CL repair
Hb - 10 gm%
Age - 10 weeks
Weight - 10 lbs
TLC - < 10,000/cu.mm
Types of CL repair
Millard’s rotation advancement flap
Tennison-Randall triangular flap
When should CP be repaired for best results?
Between the ages of 1 and 1.5 years.
Types of CP repair
Langenback repair
Veu Wardill Killner V-Y push back palatoplasty
What are the different criteria based on which drug dosage can be calculated?
- Age
- Body Weight
- British National Formulae
- Body Surface Area
Youngs formula for Calculating drug dosage
[Child’s age/(age+12)] * Adult dose
Cushing’s formula for calculating drug dosage
(Child’s age/24) * Adult dose
Cowling’s formula for calculating drug dosage
(Age to the next birthday/24) * Adult dose
Clark’s rule for calculating drug dosage
[Child weight (lbs)/150] * Adult dose
Augsberges rule for calculating drug dosage
0.7 * Weight in lbs = % of adult dose
British National Formulae
2 weeks of age - 12.5% Adult dose
1 year of age - 25% Adult dose
7 years of age - 50% Adult dose
12 years of age - 75% Adult dose
Forbes Rule
Child dose = [BSA (sq.m) of child/BSA in adult of same sex] * Adult dose
Standard BSA for males
1.7 sq. metres
Pedodontic triangle
Child, dentist and parents
What is the apex of the pedodontic triangle?
Child
Sizes of intraoral films
Size 0
Size 1
Size 2
Uses of Size 0 Intraoral film
- Bitewings
- IOPAs in small children
Uses of Size 1 Intraoral film
Anterior teeth in adults
Uses of Size 2 Intraoral film
- Anterior occlusal radiograph
- IOPA in mixed/permanent dentition
- Bitewing in mixed/permanent dentition
Uses of 57 x 76 mm films
Occlusal films for visualizing the entire maxillary or mandibular arches
Uses of 1.5 x 7 inch films
- TMJ
- Lateral oblique
Uses of 8 x 10 inch films
- Lateral cephalograms
- Paranasal sinus view
etc
Uses of 6 x 12 inch films
OPG
Fontanelles present at birth
- Anterior fontanelle
- Posterior fontanelle
- Sphenoid or anterolateral fontanelle
- Posterolateral or mastoid fontanelle
Anterolateral fontanelle, aka
Sphenoid fontanelle
Posterolateral fontanelle, aka
Mastoid fontanelle
Anterior fontanelle location
Between two parietal bones and the frontal bone
When does the anterior fontanelle close?
18 - 24 months after birth
Where is the posterior fontanelle located?
Between the two parietal bones and the occipital bone
When does the posterior fontanelle close?
2 months after birth
Where is the Sphenoid fontanelle located?
Between the frontal, parietal, temporal and sphenoid bones
When does the sphenoid fontanelle close?
3 months after birth.
Where is the posterolateral fontanelle locted?
Between the parietal, occipital and temporal bones
When does the mastoid fontanelle close?
Between 1 - 12 months after birth.
Buccal pad of fat, aka
- Corpus adiposum
- Bichat’s fat pad
What is the function of the buccal pad of fat in the child?
It is the child’s reserve of energy.
Syndromes associated with natal and neonatal teeth
- Chondroectodermal dysplasia
- Hallermann-Streiff syndrome and pachyonchia congenita
- Ellisvan Creveland and Rigafede syndrome
Psychodynamic theories of child psychology
- Psychosexual / Psychoanalytical theory (Freud)
- Psychosocial / Developmental tasks theory (Erik Erickson)
- Cognitive theory (Piaget)
Behavioural theories of child psychology
- Cognitive theory of needs (Massler)
- Social learning theory (Bandura)
- Classical conditioning (Pavlov)
- Operant conditioning (Skinner)
The three parts of Psychosexual theory
- Id
- Ego
- Superego
What is the id?
Id is the most primitive part of personality from which the other two systems develop.
What principle does the id operate on?
It operates on the pleasure principle and attempts to obtain pleasure.
When does the Ego develop?
Ego develops from Id in the 2nd to 6th month of life.
How is the Ego different from Id?
It brings the understanding that impulses cannot always be gratified immediately.
What is the Superego?
The superego represents the internalized representation of the values and morals of the society as taught to the child by the parents and other elders. It strives for perfection.
Oedipus complex
The desire in young boys to have sexual relations with the mother.
Electra complex
The development of attraction in young girls towards their father
What are the principles involved in Pavlov’s classical conditioning?
- Generalization
- Extinction
- Discrimination
What are the stages that childhood is divided into, according to Mahler’s theory?
- Normal autistic phase
- Normal symbiotic phase
- Separation individualization phase
What is the age of the child during which he undergoes the normal autistic phase?
0 - 1 years old.