Pediatric dentistry

Question 1

Patient may present as:

Answer 1

Their chronological age- actual years
Mental age- intellectual level
Emotional age- Emotional maturity level

Question 2

What is used to rate behavior management?

Answer 2

Franker scale

Question 3

Frankel scale ratings

Answer 3

Rating 1- negative, crying and fearful
Rating 2- negative, also uncooperative
Rating 3- positive, excepting of treatment but may be nervous
Rating 4- Definitely positive, good rapport, wants to look in the mirror, laughing

Question 4

Behavior management techniques

Answer 4

Be honest
Tell, show and do
Modeling
Gentle restraints
Mild sedation
Papoose
General sedation

Question 5

Pediatric and adult disorders

Answer 5

Down syndrome
Cerebral palsy
Abused children

Question 6

Indications for pulp therapy in primary and young permanent teeth

Answer 6

Carries or traumatic injuries can damage the teeth. Extend or severity of the lesion must be determined. Is there a fistula, abscess, fracture, mobility?

Question 7

What is IPC/IPT?

Answer 7

Indirect pulp capping- Pulp not exposed but there’s a chance that you may expose the pulp when removing the Caries. Thin layer of carious Dentin is left and a medicament is placed and left for 6 to 8 weeks.

Question 8

What is DPC?

Answer 8

Direct pulp capping- Exposed pulp, a medication is placed over exposed pulp and a permanent restoration and/or a temporary restoration is placed

Question 9

What is pulpotomy?

Answer 9

Removal of the coronal portions of the pulp to keep the remainder of the pulp vital

Question 10

What is a pulpectomy?

Answer 10

Non-vital pulp therapy, complete removal of the pulp