Paediatrics Flashcards
What are the 5 R’s?
Recognition, re-orientation, remineralisation, repair, review
Name 8 specific techniques that can be used to build rapport with young patients and encourage them to undergo treatment?
- Enhancing control
- Relaxation (breathing)
- Tell-show-do
- Positive reinforcement and reward
- Modelling (use mum, dad, sibling)
- Desensitisation
- Structured time
- Hypnosis
What are the benefits of sequential treatment planning?
- can help reduce anxiety
- allows for acclimatisation to procedures
What could you call topical anaesthetic when speaking to a child?
“Tingle jelly”
What is the only situation where you would be giving a young child an IANB?
For pulpotomy procedure on lower E’s
A cartridge of 2.2ml lidocaine contains how many mg of lignocaine?
44mg
What chemical is used in inhalation sedation?
Nitrous oxide/oxygen
What medication is used for IV sedation?
Midazolam
How old does a child have to be in order to undergo IV sedation?
15 years old
What is the most effective medicinal treatment in the prevention of tooth decay?
The application of fluoride directly onto tooth
What is childsmile?
An initiative to give prevention and toothbrushing advice to nursing mothers and nursery school children
What acronym is used for a process important in motivational interviewing and what does it stand for?
SOARS,
S- seek permission
O- open questions
A- affirmations
R- reflective listening
S- summarise
Children and young people up to the age of 18 who are at standard risk of developing dental caries should be advised to use what concentration of fluoride toothpaste?
1500 ppmF
Children and young people up to the age of 10 who are at an increased risk of developing dental caries should be advised to use what concentration of fluoride toothpaste?
1450ppmF
Children and young people who are aged from 10 to 16, who are at standard risk of developing dental caries should be advised to use what concentration of fluoride toothpaste?
1000-15000ppmF
What is the toxic dose of fluoride ingestion?
5mg of fluoride per Kg
What plaque score is used in paeds at DDH?
Modified Silness and Loe plaque index
On the modified Silness and Loe plaque index, what does a plaque score of 0 (=10/10) indicate?
Tooth surface is clean
On the modified Silness and Loe plaque index, what does a plaque score of 1 (=8/10) indicate?
Appears clean but dental plaque can be removed from gingival 3rd
On the modified Silness and Loe plaque index, what does a plaque score of 3 (=4/10) indicate?
Tooth surface covered with abundant plaque
On the modified Silness and Loe plaque index, what does a plaque score of 2 (=6/10) indicate?
Visible plaque along gingival margin
What toothbrushing technique is most effective at reducing gingivitis and why?
Modified Bass technique. The toothbrush bristles reach under the gums to scrub off plaque before it hardens into tartar and causes gum disease
Describe the FRANKL scoring system
- assessed on a scale of 1-4
- 1= very comfortable at dentist and behaving well
- 2= acceptable of treatment, at times cautious
- 3= reluctant to accept treatment, uncooperative
- 4= refusal of treatment
Describe the MCDAS scoring system
- contains 8 questions
- each question has a 5 point scale (1 indicates no anxiety, 5 indicates highly anxious)
- overall scores may range from 8-40
What does an overall MCDAS score of below 19 indicate?
No dental anxiety
What does an overall MCDAS score of over 31 indicate?
Severe dental phobia
What are main risk factors for dental caries?
- High sugar intake
- Inadequate brushing/ use of fluoride toothpaste
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- SES
Why do we stage hall crown technqiue if several are needed, instead of placing them all at once?
After placement of a hall crown, OVD increases. If tow are placed on same side of mouth there will be too much change in occlusion and this can be very uncomfortable for patient.
What is the difference between diet and nutrition?
Diet = refers to the food and drink you intake/eat
Nutrition = refers to obtaining food that is necessary for health
What are intrinsic sugars?
Sugars held within the cell structure in foods (e.g. vegetables)
What are extrinsic sugars?
“Free” sugars, sugar present outside the cells structure (added sugars) (e.g. honey,milk)
How many times a day would you recommend as the maximum for eating non-milk intrinsic sugars?
Limit to no more than twice a day (max 24g)
What is the concentration of the topical fluoride, Duraphat?
22,600ppm
How would you calculate the toxic dose of topical fluoride?
The toxic dose is 5mg per kg
How could you quickly treat fluoride toxicity? And why?
Get patient to drink milk, the calcium in the milk bonds to the fluoride molecules reducing their concentration.
What are the indications for fissure sealing teeth?
- high risk caries
- MIH
- enamel defects
- deep fissures
- initial presentation of permanent molars
What are the advantages for using GI for fissure sealing?
- fluoride release
- quick to place
What are the advantages for using resin for fissure sealing?
- adheres to tooth surface better due to acid etching
- more strength, lasts longer
What concentration of fluoride toothpaste and what amount is appropriate to give to a child <3 years old?
1000ppm, smear
What concentration of fluoride toothpaste and what amount is appropriate to give to a child 3-6 years old?
> 1000ppm, pea sized