Child Patient Examination Guidelines
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What is the recommended age for a child's first dental visit according to AAPD?

  • 36 months
  • 24 months
  • 12 months (correct)
  • 6 months

Who should provide the history information for infants under 5 years during a dental examination?

  • The child
  • The dentist
  • The parent (correct)
  • The teacher

What type of questions should be avoided during the history-taking process for children's dental examinations?

  • Open-ended questions
  • 'Yes' or 'No' questions (correct)
  • Leading questions
  • 'What' questions

When should behavior management for child patients ideally start?

<p>From history or even before the examination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the prenatal history taken during a child's dental examination?

<p>Child's feeding habits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is examined under 'General examination' during a child's dental visit?

<p>Gait and posture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What positioning is recommended for children aged 6 months to 3 years during an intraoral examination?

<p>Knee-to-knee position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be checked while counting a child's teeth aloud during an examination?

<p>Soft tissue and occlusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be documented during the examination related to hard tissue in pediatric dentistry?

<p>Visible plaque and tooth defects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of treatment in pediatric dentistry includes stabilizing any medical conditions present?

<p>Systemic phase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main contraindication for using dental amalgam in pediatric dentistry?

<p>Anterior teeth when aesthetics is a prime concern (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic makes dental amalgam a suitable material for restorations in pediatric dentistry?

<p>Excellent wear resistance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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