Pediatric intro and Prevention

Question 1

When is a child first supposed to be seen by a dentist? Why?

Answer 1

At 12 months or eruption of first tooth.

• Create dental home
• Caries Risk assessment
• Anticipatory guidance
• Prevent manifestation of disease.

Question 2

What are the topics of anticipatory guidance?

Answer 2

• Oral hygiene and dietary habits.
• Injury prevention
• Speech and language development
• Stage of dental development
• Oral habits
• Substance abuse

Question 3

What is the order of primary tooth eruption?

Answer 3

4 teeth every 4 months starting at 7 months with all central incisors.

Mandibular before maxillary. Central, Lateral, First molar, canine, second molar.

Question 4

When do the primary teeth usually shed?

Answer 4

Centrals=6-7
Laterals=7-8
Canines=9-12
First Molar=9-11
Second molar= 10-12

Question 5

What is the central incisors lettered for primary teeth? Molars?

Answer 5

Incisors :E/F
O/P
Molars: A/J
K/T

Question 6

Sucking habits must be overcome at what age?

Answer 6

3 yo

Question 7

When should you remove third molars by?

Answer 7

Before age 25