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What is the most common age for the eruption of primary canines?
What is the most common age for the eruption of primary canines?
Which type of dental treatment is most appropriate for a child with extensive caries after pulpotomy?
Which type of dental treatment is most appropriate for a child with extensive caries after pulpotomy?
What is the primary characteristic of supernumerary teeth?
What is the primary characteristic of supernumerary teeth?
Which condition occurs when a permanent tooth erupts in the wrong path?
Which condition occurs when a permanent tooth erupts in the wrong path?
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What is the primary feature of enamel hypocalcification?
What is the primary feature of enamel hypocalcification?
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In which scenario should a direct pulp cap be considered?
In which scenario should a direct pulp cap be considered?
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Which of the following is a common cause of acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
Which of the following is a common cause of acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
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What are the characteristic features of primary teeth compared to permanent teeth?
What are the characteristic features of primary teeth compared to permanent teeth?
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After the loss of a primary molar before the age of 7, what happens to premolar eruption?
After the loss of a primary molar before the age of 7, what happens to premolar eruption?
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Which statement about root resorption in primary teeth is false?
Which statement about root resorption in primary teeth is false?
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What is the purpose of space maintenance after premature loss of primary teeth?
What is the purpose of space maintenance after premature loss of primary teeth?
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What is a common treatment for a primary tooth exhibiting signs of pulpal necrosis?
What is a common treatment for a primary tooth exhibiting signs of pulpal necrosis?
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Which dental appliance is best suited for maintaining space after the loss of a primary third molar?
Which dental appliance is best suited for maintaining space after the loss of a primary third molar?
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What is a notable effect of fluorosis on enamel?
What is a notable effect of fluorosis on enamel?
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What is the primary purpose of a Picture Exchange Communication System?
What is the primary purpose of a Picture Exchange Communication System?
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Which of the following describes conscious sedation?
Which of the following describes conscious sedation?
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What is the maximum dose of local anesthesia recommended for children?
What is the maximum dose of local anesthesia recommended for children?
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Which of the following is NOT a common block used in children?
Which of the following is NOT a common block used in children?
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How is 'distraction' used in pediatric dentistry?
How is 'distraction' used in pediatric dentistry?
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Which schedule of fluoride supplementation is appropriate for a child aged 3 to 6 years living in an area with a water fluoride level of 0.3 - 0.6 PPM?
Which schedule of fluoride supplementation is appropriate for a child aged 3 to 6 years living in an area with a water fluoride level of 0.3 - 0.6 PPM?
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What behavioral condition is more prevalent in boys than girls?
What behavioral condition is more prevalent in boys than girls?
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What is a common side effect of nitrous oxide used in sedation?
What is a common side effect of nitrous oxide used in sedation?
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What condition is described as 'Baby bottle syndrome'?
What condition is described as 'Baby bottle syndrome'?
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Which of the following is a management technique often used for children with autism?
Which of the following is a management technique often used for children with autism?
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What can thumbsucking cause in terms of dental effects?
What can thumbsucking cause in terms of dental effects?
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What is the primary use of protective stabilization in pediatric dentistry?
What is the primary use of protective stabilization in pediatric dentistry?
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What factors can constrain the use of nitrous oxide for sedation?
What factors can constrain the use of nitrous oxide for sedation?
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Which of the following statements about general anesthesia is accurate?
Which of the following statements about general anesthesia is accurate?
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Study Notes
Tooth Development
- Tooth development proceeds through stages: initiation, bud, cap, bell, apposition, and maturation.
- Primary teeth erupt before permanent teeth.
- Maxillary and mandibular teeth erupt at different ages.
- Palmar notation for eruption sequence is ABDCE.
Developmental Disturbances
- Supernumerary teeth, most commonly a mesiodens, can obstruct the eruption of permanent teeth.
- Congenitally missing teeth: maxillary lateral incisors are the most common missing permanent teeth.
Primary Tooth Anatomy
- Differences in enamel and dentin thickness and structure between primary and permanent teeth exist.
- Enamel rods are more occlusally directed in the gingival third of primary teeth compared to permanent teeth
- Primary maxillary central incisors have the widest mesiodistal width.
- Primary mandibular central incisors are the smallest tooth.
- Primary maxillary first molars have a more prominent cervical bulge.
Primary Tooth Treatments
- Fluoride varnish prevents caries and halts decay in smooth surface incipient lesions.
- Amalgam is a more conservative option than amalgam, and extends into pits and fissures.
- Sealants, placed in occlusal pits and fissures, act as a barrier against caries.
- Stainless steel crowns, suitable for extensive caries, provide function until primary tooth exfoliates.
- Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) arrests active caries.
- Indirect pulp caps are used for deep caries near the pulp, but not exposed pulp.
- Pulpotomies remove the coronal pulp tissue; pulpectomies remove the entire pulp.
- Extractions are considered when teeth are non-restorable.
Space Management
- Primate spaces exist between primary maxillary and mandibular teeth.
- Interdental spaces are vital for permanent incisor eruption.
- Leeway spaces are the difference in size between primary molars and permanent premolars.
- Space management approaches include space maintenance and space regaining techniques, which can help with premature loss.
Trauma to Primary Teeth
- Medical history is crucial to be acquired to assess risk factors.
- Root resorption, often a result of trauma, can be internal or external.
- Tooth fractures can result from a variety of mechanisms.
- Intrusion, extrusion, lateral luxation, and avulsion are common types of injuries.
- Alveolar fractures can result from various factors.
Child Behavior
- The Frankl rating scale is used to assess the cooperation level of patients.
- Behavioral methods include basic techniques like animal assisted therapy, anticipatory guidance, and aversive conditioning.
- Advanced techniques include conscious sedation and general anesthesia.
- Local anesthesia is useful for minimizing discomfort.
Fluoride Supplements
- Fluoride supplementation recommendations vary based on drinking water fluoride levels and child age.
Early Childhood Caries
- Early childhood caries is a significant concern.
- Factors, like high-sugar diets, frequent juice consumption, and a lack of oral hygiene, increase the chance of early childhood caries.
Child Abuse and Neglect
- Dentists must identify and report suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Most suspected cases happen in children under 3, with abuse cases being both physical and emotional, and neglect cases resulting from the failure to fulfill basic needs.
Child Behavior Conditions
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are recognized behavioral conditions that may affect a child's response to dental treatment.
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This quiz covers the stages of tooth development, including primary and permanent teeth eruption, as well as abnormalities such as supernumerary teeth and congenitally missing teeth. Additionally, it focuses on the anatomy and structure of primary teeth, highlighting their differences from permanent teeth. Test your knowledge of these essential dental concepts!
