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Index
Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
About the Editors
Contributors
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the Third Edition
About the Companion Website
CHAPTER 1: Pediatric Oral Health and Pediatric Dentistry
Children are special
Community responsibility: the population perspective
The clinical perspective
Education in pediatric dentistry: the perspectives
References
CHAPTER 2: Growth and Pubertal Development
Measurement of growth in different phases of life
Growing pains
Evaluation of growth charts
Bone age determination
Final height prediction
Dental age determination
Disorders of growth and puberty
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 3: Child and Adolescent Psychological Development
Perspectives on psychological development
Aspects of psychological development
Man is a social animal
A holistic description of children of different ages
Developmental psychopathology: development gone awry
Summary
References
CHAPTER 4: Tooth Development and Disturbances in Number and Shape of Teeth
Mechanisms of normal and abnormal tooth development
Clinical aspects
Background literature
References
CHAPTER 5: Eruption and Shedding of Teeth
Chronology of normal tooth eruption
Mechanism and theories of tooth eruption
Mechanism of shedding of primary teeth
Systemic disturbances affecting tooth eruption and shedding
Local disturbances affecting tooth eruption and shedding
Local aberrations in primary dentition
Local aberrations in permanent dentition
Background literature
References
CHAPTER 6: Dental Fear and Behavior Management Problems
Definitions and prevalence of dental fear and anxiety
Etiology
Principles of management
Specialized pediatric dentists
References
CHAPTER 7: Case History and Clinical Examination
Case history
Clinical examination
Records
References
CHAPTER 8: Radiographic Examination and Diagnosis
Indications for radiographs in children and adolescents
Principles for interpretation of radiographs
Radiographic anomalies and pathologies in children and adolescents
Caries and its sequelae
Trauma to teeth and supporting tissue
Developmental and acquired dental anomalies
Systemic diseases and syndromes
Treatment planning prior to orthodontics
Treatment planning prior to surgery
Intraoral radiographic techniques
Extraoral radiographic techniques
Radiation protection
References
CHAPTER 9: Pain, Pain Control, and Sedation
Methods of pain control
Local analgesia
General analgesia
Minimal sedation (inhalation sedation)
Moderate sedation (conscious sedation)
General anesthesia
References
CHAPTER 10: Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents
Childhood dental caries as a health problem
Epidemiology of dental caries in children and adolescents
Caries in children and adolescents in a changing society
References
CHAPTER 11: Caries Prevention
Concepts of caries prevention
Evidence‐based prevention
How does caries develop?
Caries risk assessment
Methods for caries prevention
Preventive strategies
Preventive and operative care: a coordinated approach
References
CHAPTER 12: Diagnosis and Management of Dental Caries
The concept of caries diagnosis
Detection and assessment of the caries lesion (caries diagnosis)
Diagnostic tools
Alternative/supplementary diagnostic tools
The concept of caries treatment
Restorative procedures
Specific conditions for different age groups
References
CHAPTER 13: Dental Erosion
Prevalence
Distribution of dental erosion
Etiology
Other factors associated with dental erosion
Lifestyle
Case history and clinical examination
Prevention
Restorative treatment
References
CHAPTER 14: Periodontal Conditions
Normal periodontal conditions
Bacteria‐induced inflammatory periodontal diseases
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Epidemiology
Prevention of bacteria‐induced inflammatory periodontal diseases
A variety of other gingival and periodontal diseases and lesions in children and adolescents
References
CHAPTER 15: Oral Soft Tissue Lesions and Minor Oral Surgery
Oral mucous lesions
Cysts, tumors, and tumor‐like lesions
Pediatric oral surgical procedures
Background literature
CHAPTER 16: Endodontic Management of Primary Teeth
Diagnosis of pulpal status of primary teeth
Should endodontic interventions be carried out in the primary dentition?
Endodontic techniques in primary teeth
Handling the emergency child patient
References
CHAPTER 17: Pulp Therapy of Immature Permanent Teeth
Introduction
Vital treatment techniques in managing immature permanent teeth with normal pulp and reversible pulpitis
Non vital pulp therapy for immature teeth with irreversible pulpitis or necrotic pulps
Bleaching of nonvital discolored permanent teeth
References
CHAPTER 18: Traumatic Dental Injuries
Epidemiology
Etiology
Examination
Diagnosis
Immediate care: primary teeth
Immediate care: permanent teeth
Patient instruction after dental trauma
Prevention of traumatic injuries
Information for the public on dental trauma
Dental Trauma Guide
References
CHAPTER 19: Traumatic Dental Injuries
Wound healing events
Primary teeth: follow‐up and prognosis
Permanent teeth: follow‐up and prognosis
Prognosis following trauma to permanent teeth
Dental Trauma Guide
Treatment options in case of trauma related loss of permanent teeth
References
CHAPTER 20: Developmental Defects of the Dental Hard Tissues and their Treatment
Aspects related to tooth development
Collection of information and treatment planning
Environmentally determined dental defects
Inherited defects of the enamel
Inherited defects of the dentin
Disturbances in calcium/phosphate metabolism with relevance to mineralization of teeth
References
CHAPTER 21: Occlusal Development, Malocclusions, and Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics
Craniofacial development and growth
Occlusal development
Malocclusions
The pedodontic treatment approach to orthodontic problems
References
CHAPTER 22: Temporomandibular Disorders
Definitions
Epidemiology
Bruxism
TMD and orthodontics
Taking the history in children and adolescents with suspected TMD
Clinical functional examination of the masticatory system
Radiographic imaging of the TMJs
Treatment of TMD in children and adolescents
Summary
References
CHAPTER 23: Children with Chronic Health Conditions
Definition of chronic health conditions
Prevalence
Increased risk for oral diseases in children with chronic health conditions
Preventive strategies in children with chronic health conditions
Chronic health conditions
Oral health related quality of life
Transition to adult care
References
CHAPTER 24: Dental Care for the Child and Adolescent with Disabilities
Context
Prevalence
Consent
Neuropsychiatric disorders
Other disorders
Preventive dental care
Behavior management
Body posture
Oral motor function
References
CHAPTER 25: Genetics in Pediatric Dentistry
Congenital malformations and syndromes
Craniofacial syndromes
Dental anomalies
Genetic counseling
Background literature
References
CHAPTER 26: Child Abuse and Neglect
Definition of child abuse and neglect
Prevalence of child maltreatment
Risk factors for exposure to maltreatment
Social services: child protection and support
Recognition of child maltreatment
Oral and dental aspects of child maltreatment
Managing a suspicion of child maltreatment
Interview with children and families regarding suspicions of maltreatment
Forensic oral examination
Health implications of child maltreatment
References
CHAPTER 27: Ethics in Pediatric Dentistry
Biomedical ethics
Informed consent—from the perspective of pediatric dentistry
Integrity and autonomy
Deciding on treatment
Ethical analysis
Challenges in pediatric dentistry—meeting vulnerable children
Research involving children and adolescents
References
Index
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