Introduction To Paediatric Dentistry Flashcards
What is paediatric dentistry?
The provision of oral care from childhood to adolescence
How is prevention encouraged?
Diet advice
Oral hygiene advice (toothbrushing)
What are examples of trauma in paediatric dentistry?
Trauma to teeth
Trauma to soft tissues
Toothache and abscesses
What are examples of medically comprised children who require dental treatment?
- cardiac defects
- haematological disorders
- gastro-intestinal disorders
- epilepsy
- respiratory diseases eg cystic fibrosis
- transplant recipients (wont receive transplant if there’s infection in mouth)
- behavioural/psychological problems
What are examples of dental compromises in children?
- congenitally missing teeth
- supernumeraries
- amelogenesis imperfecta
- dentinogenesis imperfecta
- dental anomalies
What are examples of ways to manage distress in paediatric patients?
- behaviour management
- appropriate LA use
- pain free injections
- sensible and sensitive treatment planning
- oral sedation
- inhalation sedation
When is dentistry carried out under general anaesthesia in paediatrics?
- medically compromising conditions
- difficult/complex treatment
- very young children
What is the role of good dentist to child communication?
- improves information obtained from the patient
- enables the dentist to communicate information to the patient
- increases likelihood of patient compliance
- decreases patient anxiety
What are supernumeracies?
Excessive number of teeth
What is amelogenesis imperfecta?
Abnormal enamel formation
What is the recommended method for paediatric tooth brushing?
Fone’s method
