Pediatric Dentistry Flashcards
Ideal stage for 1st dental appointment
infancy
- parents dependent
- related to tongue tie, breastfeeding
- 0-1yr
Brief attention span
Autism becomes obvious, ADHD, mental retardation.
1-3
Toddler stage
Consistency of rules: Control over decision; Choices are both acceptable.
the belief that inanimate objects are capable of actions and have lifelike qualities.
Animism
- 2-4 yrs old
- demonstrate tell-show-do
- demonstrate to a doll
- learn living from non-living things
Bonding w/ sibling becomes stronger, child passion runs high, separation anxiety
Pre-school stage
- 3-6yrs old
eruption of 1st mandibular molar
6yrs old
age where lower primary central incisor starts to exfoliate
5 yrs old
Eruption of lower permanent mandibular central incisor
Labially or Lingually?
Lingually
Mixed dentition stage, sense of purpose/independence > Goals.
Peer influence
Teacher is the 1st significant authority outside home
School age
- 6-12 yrs old
- Ugly duckling space, flaring of central incisor and diastema.
sign of puberty in males
Testicular Enlargement
sign of puberty in females
Thelarche / Breast buds
- 9yrs old
Female 1st menstration is called?
Menarche
stage is where mostly, communication w/ parents is low abstract reasoning and scientific analysis
Adolescence
- 12-19yrs old
Highest form of play
Cooperative play
(Boards!)
Abnormal brain development from early infancy. Repetitive behavior, social deficit, language impairment triad.
Autism
ADHD meaning
Attention-Deficit Hypersensitivity Disorder
- most common neurobehavioral disorder
- Behavioral Therapy
- core symptom: Inattention - Hyperactivity - Impulsivity
Delayed achievement of developmental milestones
Mental Retardation
IQ 60
Mild Classification
parents assist the child in aid of brushing until the age of?
9 yrs old
most common perinatal disorder.
Cerebral Palsy
- posture and movement non-progressive disorder
most common type of cerebral palsy
Spastic
- tightness, rigid or stiff muscles, contractures and lack of control
- hypertonia
damaged portion of brain in cerebral palsy
Motor cortex
Ataxic - tremors or uncoordinated voluntary movement, affected what part of brain?
Cerebellum
Hypotonia type of cerebral palsy
Dyskinetic
Cognitive theory by
Jean Piaget
Psychosexual theory by
Sigmund Freud
Psychosocial Theory
Erick Erickson
Knee to knee position
<2yrs old
- lacks cooperative ability
Tell show do technique
2 y/o
- most common technique used.
a child who misbehaves on 1st dental appointment
- Innocent victim of circumstances
- Dentist as symbol of displeasure
loss of internal control
Temper tantrum (uncontrolled)
solution for temper tantrum
IGNORE
complaining without tears
Whining
most ideal frankl behavior “Good rapport”
Frankl 4
- completely cooperative