Module 8- Pediatrics Flashcards
Dental caries are most often seen first in the ____ teeth of infants then ______ teeth are affected next
MX anteriors
primary molars
What teeth come in first and at what time?
MN centrals
6-10 months old
What teeth come in last and at what time?
MX second molar
2yrs old - 3 yrs old
ECC is _____ teeth decayed, missing, or filled in children age ___ or younger?
1 or more
6
Severe ECC involves ______ cariesin children under _______.
smooth surface
3
Colonization of Steptococci has been shown to occur?
before teeth eruption and as early as birth
At what age do we start fluoride supplements and how much do we give?
6 mo.
.25mg (if fluoride level in water is less than .3)
You should introduce a cup at what age?
8-12 mo
Dietary counseling should be conducted (for infants) during the ___ and ___ periods
prenatal
perinatal
What are 3 risk factors for gingivitis in kids
visible biofilm
mouth breathing
crowded teeth
No toothpaste with fluoride till what age?
2
The greatest incidence of injury to primary dentition occurs at what ages?
2-3
What size of Tooth Paste amount is used for kids 2-5
pea sized
The most critical time for fluorosis to develop in primary teeth is during?
6 mo of age
What tooth shows evidence of fluorosis along cervical margin?
primary second molar