PAEDIATRIC Flashcards
What are the four factors that combined lead to dental caries?
- Susceptible tooth surface
- Sugar substrate
- Time
- Bacterial biofilm
The child smile targets what age of children?
5- & 6-year-olds.
Oral health pack (toothbrush and tube of 1000ppm toothpaste) given to children at what stages in life and how many packs are given?
- At age 3 – 2 packs
- At age 4 – 2 packs
- At age 5 – 1 pack
For motivational interviewing the acronym SOARS is used what does stand for?
S = seek permission
O = open questions
A = affirmations
R = reflective listening
S = summarising
Measuring plaque score: what would be the scores for the plaque scores for a childs yellow form?
0 = tooth surface clean (10/10)
1 = appears clean but dental plaque can be removed from gingival 1/3 (8/10)
2 = visible plaque along the gingival margin (6/10)
3 = tooth surface covered with abundant plaque (4/10)
Radiographic detection of caries can be classified as E, D1, D2, D3, P. what do they stand for?
E = limited to enamel
D1 = Outer 1/3 dentine
D2 = middle 1/3 dentine
D3 = inner 1/3 dentine
P = has reached the dental pulp
High sugar content is more than how many grams per 100g of food?
15g
Medium sugar is between how many grams per 100g of food?
5-15g
Low sugar is between how many grams per 100g of food?
Is 5g or less per 100g of food
Why do we like fluoride?
- Inhibits demineralization, slowing decay
- Makes enamel more resistant to erosion
- In high concentrations, can inhibit bacterial metabolism/enzyme activity
- Fluoride is currently recognised as the major factor that is responsible for the reduction in caries prevalence worldwide.
Sign 138 recommends that fluoride varnish should be applied how many times a year?
At least twice yearly in all children.
SDCEP says apply 5% sodium fluoride varnish twice a year for all children over what age?
2 years of age
What happens if you ingest too much fluoride?
Nausea and vomiting associated with the ingestion of topical fluorides and dental fluorosis.
What is the toxic dose of fluoride?
Is 5mg per kg
If a child overdoses on fluoride, what can be given to minimize absorption?
By giving calcium containing solution.
Which tooth is the first to erupt and what age does it shed?
Lower Central incisors: eruption 6-10 months. Shed 6-7 years
Which tooth is the second to erupt and what age does it shed?
Upper central incisors: eruption 8-12 months. Shed 6-7 years
Which tooth is the third to erupt and what age does it shed?
Upper lateral incisors: 9-13 months. Shed 7-8 years
Which tooth is the fourth to erupt and what age does it shed?
Lower lateral incisors: 10-16 months. Shed 7-8 years
Which tooth is the fifth to erupt and what age does it shed?
Upper first molar: eruption 13-19 months. Shed 9-11 years
Which tooth is the sixth to erupt and what age does it shed?
Lower first molar: eruption 14-18 months. Shed 9-11 years
Which tooth is the 7th to erupt and what age does it shed?
Upper canine: eruption 16-22 months. Shed 10-12 years
Which tooth is the 8th to erupt and what age does it shed?
Lower canine: eruption 17-23 months. Shed 9-12 years
Which tooth is the 9th to erupt and what age does it shed?
Lower second molar: eruption 23-31 months. Shed 10-12 years
Which tooth is the 10th to erupt and what age does it shed?
Upper second molar: eruption 25-33 months. Shed 10-12 years
What are the stages of tooth development?
- Bud stage
- Cap stage
- Early Bell stage
- Late bell stage
- Crown and root formation
- Eruption stage
At what tooth development stage does the emergence of enamel organs present themselves, this occurs during the first 8 weeks of intrauterine life?
Bud stage.
At what tooth development stage is marked by the expansion and growth of the enamel organ.
During this stage Formation of tooth germ as enamel organ forms into cap shape that surrounds inside mass of dental papilla, with an outside mass of dental sac, both from the ectomesenchyme. Cap stage
Missing teeth as a result of them failing to develop is known as?
Hypodontia
Total lack of teeth in one or both dentitions?
Anodontia
Rare condition where more than 6 primary or permanent teeth are absent?
Oligodontia
hypodontia can be associated with certain syndromes such as?
Trisomy 21 (down syndrome)
and ectodermal dysplasia
ectodermal dysplasia is a group of inherited conditions which x or y linked?
X linked
multiple missing teeth can be complex and should involve a multidisciplinary team that includes?
- Paediatric dentist
- Orthodontist
- Restorative dentist
What are the two treatment options for missing upper laterals?
- Space closure – bring canine into lateral
- Space closure – placement of prosthesis
There are 4 types of supernumerary teeth, what are they?
- Mesiodens
- Supplemental teeth
- Conical supernumeraries
- Tuberculate supernumeraries
a condition in which one or more teeth appear smaller than normal?
Microdontia
a condition where one or more teeth grow at a different rate from the others and exceed the average size. The result is an abnormally large tooth or teeth that can causes challenges for the patient, such as teeth misalignment, overcrowding and confidence issues.
Macrodontia
Name this condition?
Dens in dente
Name this condition?
Talon cusp
Two teeth develop from on tooth germ is known as?
Double teeth
Spectrum of hereditary defects in the function of ameloblasts and mineralisation of enamel matrix, affects both primary & permanent dentitions, resulting in a condition called?
Amelogenesis imperfecta
What are the 5 main clinical problems with dentinogenesis imperfecta?
- Poor aesthetics
- Chipping and attrition of enamel
- Exposure of dentine
- Poor oral hygiene, gingivitis and caries
- Pain and infection, pulpal necrosis
How many types of dentinogenesis imperfecta is there?
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a autosomal dominant inherited condition and consists of 3 types.
Type 1 – associated with OI
Type 2 – dentinogenesis on its own
Type 3 – brandywine isolate
The likelihood of skeletal abnormalities is common with which type of dentinogenesis imperfecta?
Type 1
What are the three types of amelogenesis imperfecta?
- Hypoplastic
- Hypocalcified
- Hypomature
What is the definition of attrition?
The process of reducing somethings strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is present in both primary and permanent dentition, due to condition of the dentine, the dentition affected or more prone to developing what?
Spontaneous abscesses.
What are the treatment objectives for Dentinogenesis imperfecta in the primary dentition?
- Maintain occlusal face height
- Maintain oral hygiene
- Address sensitivity/infection/abscesses
- Preserve function, aesthetics and normal growth
What are the treatment objectives for Dentinogenesis imperfecta in the permanent dentition?
- Address aesthetics
- Protect incisors/first permanent molars from wear
- Maintain occlusal face height
- Maintain oral hygiene
- Address sensitivity/infection/abscesses
What are the treatment options for Dentinogenesis imperfecta in the primary dentition?
- Monitor wear
- Overdenture
- SSCs for posteriors, composite crowns for anterior
- Fluoride applications for sensitivity
- Extractions if abscessed
What are the treatment options for Dentinogenesis imperfecta in the permanent dentition?
- Monitor wear
- Cast restorations on occlusal surfaces of FPMS (and premolars of required)
- Composite veneers
- Concern about enamel shear with fixed orthodontics, however, can be used with care
What is molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH):
MIH is a tooth condition where enamel and dentine are softer than normal
What is the management plan of molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH)?
- Early detection
- Prevention of caries and post-eruptive breakdown
- Desensitisation and remineralisation
- Long term treatment plan
- Maintenance
Early detection is the key to successful management of molar incisor hypomineralisation, at what stage/time would you try and detect MIH?
When incisors erupt before molars, you would look for opacity on an incisor. This Is a strong indicator of MIH.
If diagnosed with molar incisor hypomineralisation, what would you be in high risk of developing?
High caries risk.
How would you manage the prevention of caries and post-eruptive breakdown in MIH?
You may need to temporise with restorative material or stainless-steel crown – child anxiety and pain during treatment must be balanced against restoration type.
How would treat for desensitisation and remineralisation in the management of MIH?
- Repeated application of 5% sodium fluoride varnish
- Use of commercially available sensitive toothpaste
- Use of 0.4% stannous fluoride gels
What is fluorosis?
Dental fluorosis is a condition that causes changes in the appearance of tooth enamel. It is caused by overexposure to fluoride during the first 8 years of life.
What is turners’ tooth?
Turner’s tooth also called enamel hypoplasia, is a condition that reduces a tooth’s enamel thickness, increases tooth sensitivity, leaves the affected tooth more susceptible to decay, and results in an unsightly appearance.
At which week during embryology does the formation of dental lamina begin?
6 weeks
At which week during embryology does the tooth germ for primary teeth develop?
8 weeks
At which week during embryology does the tooth germ for permanent teeth develop?
14 weeks
At which week during embryology does the dentine and enamel formation begin in primary teeth?
18 weeks