Ch 47 The Pediatric Patient Flashcards
One out of __ toddlers already has one or more dental caries
10
Barriers to Dental Care (5)
- Availability of dental providers
-insurance, area, office hours, and/or willing to see children - Financial
- Lack of prenatal oral health literacy and importance of
- Language
- Transportation
Common appt plan for children with little or no oral disease
every 4 to 6 months
Children who wait until 2 or 3 for first dental visits are more likely to require
Restorative and emergency visits
Having a parent present is no longer needed once the child is __ ____ ___ ____ (generally)
In school full time
6-11 years even if no bone loss a periodontal assess should be completed
Yes
Indications for Referral
Severe crowding, malposed, congenitally missing teeth
Overbite, jet, cross tie or other malocclusions requiring intervention
Early loss of primary molars
-if left untreated will disrupt eruption and alignment of perm molars and premolars
Patients age is not an indicator for ____
Determined by DDS after review of medical and dental history, clinic exam, and vulnerability to environment factors
Radiographs
Frequency of appt depends on
Assessment of caries risks and periodontal health
Can an ultrasonic scaler be used on primary teeth?
NO, never on primary only permanent!
effective for localized mod to heavy calc and ortho pts
Fluoride used for what
Prevention, inhibition and reversal of caries
When should children receive a pro fluoride application and how often
Moderate caries risk
Every 6 months
High risk at 3-6 mos
Supplements may be considered when exposure is not optimal
Example ?
Prescription toothpaste for high risk or numerous lesions on proximal surfaces
Rinse, For children older than 6 yrs with moderate caries risk a supplement to daily brushing
90% of dental caries in school aged children occur in
Pits and fissures
Younger than 6 years should of use
Mouthrinse, unless directed by DDS
