Lecture 1 Flashcards

1
Q

When should a child first see the dentist?

A

-Age 1

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2
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How are examinations of a child between 6-24 months performed?

A

-Knee to Knee

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3
Q

Is it better to be late or early when getting teeth?

A

-Late because it allows more room

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4
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What is the typical order of eruption for maxillary arch in pedo teeth?

A
  • Central
  • Lateral
  • 1st molar
  • Canine
  • 2nd molar
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5
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What principle for radiographs in children states: One should expose patients to ionizing radiation only if there is no other way to obtain the diagnostic information or if this exposure will positively influence the diagnosis, treatment, and patients health?

A

-Justification principle

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6
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What principle for radiographs in children states: One should always try to keep the radiation dose as low as reasonably achievable?

A

-Limitation principle

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7
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What principle for radiographs in children states: On should obtain the best quality images possible?

A

-Optimization principle

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8
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What term describes the formation of a cancer, whereby normal cells are transformed into cancer cells. the process is characterized by changes at the cellular, genetic, and epigenetic levels and abnormal cell division?

A

-Carcinogenesis

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9
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What term describes the development of physical defects in the embryo?

A

-Teratogenesis

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10
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T/F Always examine the child first Then prescribe radiographs as needed based on risk and benefits

A

True

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11
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When should the first pano on a child be taken?

A

6-8 years old

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12
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When you have less than .3 ppm of fluoride in the water how much fluoride do you need to give to a 6 month - 3year old child?

A

-.25 mg

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13
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WHen you have less than .3ppm of fluoride in the water how much fluoride do you need to give to a 3 year to 6 year old child?

A

-.5 mg

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14
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What is optimal fluoride concentration in water?

A

.3 to .6 ppm

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15
Q

What is the most common injury in the primary dentition?

A

-Luxation/avulsion

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16
Q

When should you be worried about thumb sucking?

A

-If the child is older than 4-5 yrs old