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Define: Caries

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Disease of mineralised tissues due to the action of microorganisms on fermentable carbohydrates

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Define: Early Childhood Caries

What is the DMFS?

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Presence of one or more cavitated or non-cavitated carious lesions before the age of 6

  • DMFS >1 before age 6
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Define: Severe Early Childhood Caries

What is the DMFS?

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Presence of smooth surface caries in children less than three

  • DMFS (age+1)
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What does DMFS stand for?

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Decayed, missing, filled surfaces

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Methods of caries detection in children

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  • Clinical examination
  • Radiographs
  • Ortho separators
  • Laser fluoresence
  • Electric caries detector
  • Transillumination
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Checklist before taking radiographs in children?

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  • Check previous radiographs first
  • Clinically justify exposure
  • Determine most appropriate radiograph for diagnosis
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Radiograph recall in paediatrics?

  • Initial appt
  • High risk
  • Low risk (primary and permanent dentition)
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  • BW at initial appt
  • 6 months for high risk (until risk status changes)
  • 12-18 months for low risk in primary dentition
  • 2 years for permanent dentition
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Indications for radiographs in children?

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  • Caries
  • Ix for unerupted teeth
  • Retained primary tooth
  • Poor prognosis 6s as part of ortho assessment
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Rationale of electrical caries detector

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Loss of mineral = increased porosity of tooth structure

Increased porosity = decreased electrical resistance

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Rationale of laser fluorescence for caries detection

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Caries exhibits fluorescence proportional to the degree of caries

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Relationship between ICDAS and caries management in high risk

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HIGH RISK - ICDAS 0-4 = seal, ICDAS 5,6 = RESTORE

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Consequences of ECC (9)

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  • Pain/discomfort
  • Sepsis (Ludwig’s angina)
  • Space loss
  • Reduced QOL
  • Disruption to growth and development
  • Disruption to intellectual development
  • Higher incidence of hospitalisation
  • Increased risk of caries in permanent dentition
  • Risk of dental anxiety
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Benefits of restoring primary teeth

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  • Stop progression of caries and spread of infection to pulp
  • Restore function and integrity of teeth
  • Reduced risk of consequences (pain, sepsis, space loss)
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Risks associated with restorative treatment

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  • Weakened tooth structure = more susceptible to fracture
  • Recurrent lesions
  • Restorative failure
  • Iatrogenic pulp exposure
  • Damage to adjacent teeth
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What is Ludwig’s Angina?

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Rapidly progressive cellulitis of FOM which has a high mortality rate (8-10%)

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Evidence for risk of sepsis from caries

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  • Pine et al found 5% of children attending hospital for sepsis had dental sepsis, with highest predictor being caries
  • Unkel found 47% of facial cellulitis were odontogenic in origin
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Consequences of premature tooth loss

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Deviation of midline 
Canines moving distally 
Molars moving mesially 
Crowding 
Impaction 
Ectopic eruption 
Crossbite formation
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What is a space maintainer

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Removable or fixed appliance intended to keep the space open for the permanent tooth to erupt into place

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UK clinical guidelines for paediatric dentistry - When to use space maintainers -

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  • Loss of Es in all arches (Except spaced arches)

- Following loss of D or E where crowding is >3.5mm per quadrant

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Disadvantages of space maintainers

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  • Plaque retention
  • Can dislodge
  • May impinge on soft tissue
  • Issue with compliance if removable
  • May affect eruption of adjacent tooth
  • Regular checks by dentist required
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How can reduced dental QOL be observed in children?

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Verbal complaints of pain

Pain manifesting in eating, sleeping and behavioural problems

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3 features indicating failure to thrive

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  • Weight of height below 3rd percentile for age
  • Failure to maintain previously established growth pattern
  • Growth failure of unknown origin
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Link between caries and failure to thrive

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  • Children with ECC weighed approx 1kg less than controls and <80% their ideal weight for age
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Evidence that caries tx improves growth in children

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Post tx, children with ECC had a significant increase in growth velocity until they caught up with controls (catch up growth)

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Define: catch up growth
Phenomenon seen in children after a period of growth retardation after the growth deficit is removed
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Link between nutrition and ECC
ECC was a risk marker for under nutrition and iron deficiency
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What is the importance of chronic iron deficiency in children?
Associated with impaired brain development and function
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Evidence for increased risk of caries and ECC
- Skeie et al - clinical predictor at 5yo for being high risk at 10 was presence of primary Es with >2 carious surfaces
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How does caries in the E influence caires in the 6 ?
- Mejare et al - if distal caries present in the E, the 6 is 15x more likely to be carious
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How can direct conditioning cause dental anxiety?
Association between pain/stress with the dental setting
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How can latent inhibition prevent dental anxiety?
Positive or neutral visits to the dentist serve as a defence against the development of dental phobias in children
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Management strategies of caries in the primary dentition (5)
Complete caries removal and restore - Partial caries removal and restore - No removal, seal - No removal, prevention only - Extract
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How can carious primary teeth be sealed? (2)
- Fissure sealant | - Hall crown
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Benefits of retaining caries
Avoids need for LA and preparation | No risk of iatrogenic pulp exposure or damage to adjacent teeth
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Indications for extraction of primary molar
Unrestorable tooth Signs of sepsis Pulp therapy unsuccessful
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What is a self-cleansing preparation
Modification of a lesion resulting in a cavity form allowing easy cleaning
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Materials used in primary teeth
RMGIC Composite Preformed metal crowns
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Use of amalgam in children
Minimata treaty - amalgam no longer used in the treatment of deciduous teeth or children under 15 unless deemed necessary
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Indications for RMGIC as a restorative material
Class I or II cavities in high risk children | Temporary sealant
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Adv of RMGIC
``` Biocompatible F release Reasonable wear resistance Increased working time and rapid set Less sensitive than composite Better aesthetics than GIC ```
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Disadvantages of RMGIC
Sensitising potential due to resin Inferior mechanical properties than composite Inferior aesthetics compared to composite
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Indications for composite in primary teeth
Occlusal and proximal lesions where moisture control can be achieved Fissure sealants PRR
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Advantages of composite
Superior mechanical properties Excellent longevity and aesthetics Adhesive (MI)
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Disadvantages of composite
Demanding for pt and dentist (moisture control) Time consuming Technique sensitive
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Indications for PMC
Primary teeth with extensive caries, decalcification or developmental defects After pulp therapy Intermediate restoration of fractured tooth High caries risk
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Advantages of PMC
Durable- Low failure rate Cheap Low susceptibility to secondary caries Simple to fit
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Disadvantages of PMC
Poor aesthetics | Contraindicated for nickel allergy
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Methods for isolation in paeds
Cotton wool Rubber dam Dry tips Dry dam
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Methods to manage caries in primary anterior teeth
- Prevention - Inter-proximal disking - Strip crowns - Extraction
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What is interproximal stripping / disking
Removal of superficial caries proximally, resulting in a crown with parallel mesial and distal surfaces that taper towards the incisal edges
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How much caries is removed in disking?
Superficial caries only | Any deeper caries can be left as the prep is self-cleansing
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Indications for inter-proximal disking
Superficial caries proximally Tooth fully erupted and exfoliation close Good pt cooperation
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Advantages of inter-proximal disking
Simple Quick Renders tooth self-cleansing due to open contacts No effect on space loss
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Disadvantages of inter-proximal disking
- Poor aesthetics - Risk of iatrogenic pulp exposure - Food impaction - Sensitivity - fluoride varnish required
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Indications for strip crowns
Caries affecting primary anterior teeth >1 surrface Enamel hypoplasia Fractured primary incisors Discoloured incisors following trauma
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What is a strip crown?
Acetate crown form is adjusted to fit the tooth and then filled with composite. The crown form is then removed from the final restoration
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Advantages of strip crowns
Aesthetic
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Disadvantages of strip crowns
Technique sensitive due to composite Moisture control required Reduction required - risk of pulp exposure, damage to adjacent teeth, weakened tooth structure
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What is the Hall Technique?
Evidence-based restorative technique involving PMC placement on a primary molar tooth without the need for LA, caries removal or tooth preparation.
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Rationale behind hall technique
Manipulates the plaque environment by denying the plaque biofilm bacteria from the source of nutrition, thus slowing down or arresting caries progression
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List the clinical indications for hall crown technique
``` Class I and II lesions Restorable tooth Good patient cooperation No pulpal involvement (clinically or radiographically) Developmental defects Fractured molar tooth ```
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Why does the patient have to be cooperative?
Can be dangerous working with a small crown - risk of compromising airway
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Contraindications for Hall technique
``` Irreversible pulpitis Unrestorable tooth Uncooperative Unhappy with aesthetics Risk of endocarditis Nickel allergy Root resorption >50% ```
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Advantages of hall crown
Excellent success in primary teeth Cheap and quick to place - cost-effective Non-invasive - No LA or prep Can acclimatise patient before need for invasive techniques
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Disadvantages of hall crowns
Poor aesthetics | Risk of compromising airway
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Compare hall crowns vs conventional restorations
- Studies show less pain, secondary caries, pulpal symptoms, filling loss with hall crowns v conventional restorations in the long-term (Innes)
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How should the hall crown fit the tooth?
- Smallest possible size that can fit should be used - Must cover all cusps and approach contact points - Should demonstrate slight spring back (but not over contact points)
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Cement used with hall crowns
GIC
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Ways to protect the child's airway when placing PMC?
- Sit child upright - Cooperative child - Use of gauze or tape
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When should ortho separators be placed prior to PMC placement
- Tight contact points | - Loss of mesio-distal width of a tooth due to tooth fracture
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How long is ortho separator be placed for?
3-5 days before next appt
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How should the ortho separator look in correct position
Half of the band is visible above the marginal ridge

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