Paeds Flashcards
What does IADT stand for?
International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT)
Trauma: Relevant non-dental injuries to be aware of?
Head injuries
Overdose
Facial fractures
Facial lacerations
Why should splints be flexible and how is this achieved?
To avoid undue stress, and allow for functional tooth movement.
Wire of <0.4mm is used to achieve this.
Trauma sequelae: Yellow/brown
Pulpal obliteration (reparative dentine shining through)
X-ray shows pulpal narrowing
Associated w luxations
Sensibility test;
Vital = manage aesthetics
Non-vital = RCT
—> specialist referral
Trauma sequelae: Grey
Blood products from pulpal haemorrhage
Associated w luxations, avulsions, complicated crown fracture
Non-vital = RCT and aesthetics
…or XLA
Trauma sequelae: Pink area
Shine through of invading tissue, usually from external cervical root resorption (ECRR)
Soon = tooth revascularisation ?Monitor, frequently review, should reverse.
Later = suspect ECRR
Refer to specialist.
Root resorption types: Internal inflammatory resorption
Inflammation within the pulp is breaking down the dentine in the pulp.
How would you manage this sequelae?
This is internal inflammatory root resorption.
RCT and aesthetic management.
If root has perforated, bioactive root filling material may be used (MTA & Biodentine).
Root resorption types: Internal replacement resorption
internal inflammatory resorption —> get replaced with bone.
shows clinically and x-ray as IIR.
Root resorption types: External inflammatory resorption (EIR)
Damage to PDL and root surface stimulates this in trauma.
Vital tooth = reparative process and is self-limiting
Similar symptoms to periapical periodontitis.
X-ray notice root canal is still visible = EXTERNAL resorption process.
Root resorption types: External cervical resorption (ECR)
Osteoclastic cells from the adjacent periodontium are thought to invade the exposed root surface, via gaps in the cementum, and form a fibrovascular lesion (resorption phase), which may ultimately become calcified and develop into a fibro-osseous tissue (reparative phase).
Root resorption types: External surface resorption (ESR)
his is a non-infective, transient, pressure-induced resorption. This resorptive process will stop progressing once the source of the pressure has been removed, resulting in repair of the resorbed root-face with cementum.
Root resorption types: Transient apical breakdown
A non-infected transient resorption of the apical portion of the root and the adjacent bone.
Widening of the apical PDL = resolves within a year.
This phenomenon is essentially an external inflammatory resorption (EIR) with a short resorption phase followed by repair.
What are key features of a splint following trauma?
Passive, flexible and conform to the arch.
0.4mm stainless steel wire
Pulpal canal obliteration (PCO) occurs more frequently in teeth with…
open apices, and is indicative of viable tissue within the root canal.
Tx of fully developed teeth (mature teeth with closed apex) that have been intruded/extruded/laterally luxated. OR fractures (involving the root)
Treat endodontically EARLY.
Calcium hydroxide placed 1-2 weeks after trauma for up to 1 month —> then RC filling.
This is to avoid external inflammatory resorption (associated w infection).
Tx of incomplete developed teeth (immature teeth with open apex) that have been intruded/extruded/laterally luxated. OR fractures involving the root
Regular check ups —> pulp could revascularise!
Weigh this up with the chance of inflammatory root resorption (this will be rapid).
Combined injuries of poorer prognosis may be considered for earlier RCT.
Enamel-dentin fracture with pulp exposure
Complicated crown fracture
—> partial 2-3mm
—> coronal (whole coronal portion, reaching level of orifices)
—> extirpation (pulpEctomy)
Place non-setting calcium hydroxide cement.
Pulp capping
APEXOGENESIS
Vital pulp therapy
within 24 hours of the incident!
If over 24 hours then pulp is likely contaminated and pulpotomy is opted for.
(IMAGE SHOWS PULPOTOMY)
Non-vital immature permanent tooth tx
Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) plug of ~4-5mm then normal GP on top.
Sets in the presence of moisture.
Neglect
the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs, likely to result in the serious impairment of the child’s health or development.
Safeguarding vs child protection
Safeguarding = preventative approach to child protection
Child protection = reactive approach to suspected or known cases of abuse or neglect
What percentage of child victims of physical abuse show signs in the head and neck region?
60%
Key areas of non-accidental injuries occurring
What legislation sets out a statutory statement of parental responsibilities and rights and clarifies the law on guardianship?
Children (Scotland) Act 1995
Gillick Competence
In Scotland, under-16s can consent to medical or dental treatment if a doctor believes they understand the procedure, it’s risks, and alternatives.
Consent in Scotland: mother
Automatically has parental responsibility from birth and therefore can give consent for her child’s dental plan and subsequent treatment.
Consent in Scotland: father
Has parental responsibility if he’s married to the mother when the child is concieved, or marries her at any point afterwards.
If his name is on the child’s birth certificate then this works too even if unmarried.
Consent in Scotland: Same-sex couples
Civil partners at the time of the child’s conception will both have parental responsibility.
Can GAIN parental responsibility by obtaining a parental agreement or become a civil partner.
Consent in Scotland: Adopted parents
Parental responsibility is automatically transferred to the adoptive parents.
Consent in Scotland: Divorced parent
A divorced parent does not always need to get the consent of the other divorced parent for routine decisions.
Consent in Scotland: Step-parents
Only have responsibility if obtained through a court order or legal guardianship.
Consent in Scotland: Grandparents
Only have parental responsibility if obtained through a court order.
Consent in Scotland: Social workers
If under a care order, the local authority may consent, but this is typically done by someone with legal responsibility, not the social worker.
ACE
Adverse Childhood Experiences
What is an adverse childhood experiences?
stressful events during childhood that can have a profound impact on an individual’s present and future health.
________ under 4 years old suffer from sever physical abuse
1 in 1000 children under 4 years old suffer from sever physical abuse
CYP
Children and Young People
What does the GDC state about the dental teams role in safeguarding and child protection?
The dental team have an ethical responsibility to find out about and follow local procedures involved in raising concerns about possible abuse and neglect of children.
What does child abuse encompass?
Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Neglect
What parenting factors should you look out for that might indicate a child is at a greater risk of abuse?
Substance abuse, mental health issues, suffering from domestic abuse.
Professional curiosity
Is a combination of looking; listening; asking direct questions; checking
out and reflecting on information received
• Is about exploring and understanding what is happening with a child,
young person and their family
• Is about enquiring deeper and using proactive questioning and
challenge
• Is about understanding one’s own professional responsibility and
knowing when to act, rather than making assumptions, or taking things
at face value
UNCRC Scotlands Act 2024
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
Sets out the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights that all children are entitled to.
National Guidance for Child Protection Scotland 2021
It sets out the responsibilities and expectations of everyone who works with children. This includes practitioners working in health, police, third sector, local authority or education settings.
GIRFEC
Getting it right for every child .
The aim is to help children and young people to grow up feeling loved, safe and respected so that they can realise their full potential.
Includes SHANARRI indicatiors of wellbeing.