Module 8- Pediatrics

Question 1

Dental caries are most often seen first in the ____ teeth of infants then ______ teeth are affected next

Answer 1

MX anteriors

primary molars

Question 2

What teeth come in first and at what time?

Answer 2

MN centrals

6-10 months old

Question 3

What teeth come in last and at what time?

Answer 3

MX second molar

2yrs old - 3 yrs old

Question 4

ECC is _____ teeth decayed, missing, or filled in children age ___ or younger?

Answer 4

1 or more

6

Question 5

Severe ECC involves ______ cariesin children under _______.

Answer 5

smooth surface

3

Question 6

Colonization of Steptococci has been shown to occur?

Answer 6

before teeth eruption and as early as birth

Question 7

At what age do we start fluoride supplements and how much do we give?

Answer 7

6 mo.

.25mg (if fluoride level in water is less than .3)

Question 8

You should introduce a cup at what age?

Answer 8

8-12 mo

Question 9

Dietary counseling should be conducted (for infants) during the ___ and ___ periods

Answer 9

prenatal

perinatal

Question 10

What are 3 risk factors for gingivitis in kids

Answer 10

visible biofilm
mouth breathing
crowded teeth

Question 11

No toothpaste with fluoride till what age?

Answer 11

2

Question 12

The greatest incidence of injury to primary dentition occurs at what ages?

Answer 12

2-3

Question 13

What size of Tooth Paste amount is used for kids 2-5

Answer 13

pea sized

Question 14

The most critical time for fluorosis to develop in primary teeth is during?

Answer 14

6 mo of age

Question 15

What tooth shows evidence of fluorosis along cervical margin?

Answer 15

primary second molar

Question 16

Permanent teeth are most susceptible to fluorosiss during the first ____ yrs of life

Answer 16

1-3