CHAPTER 57 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
QUIZ WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
For which set of patients does a pediatric dentist focus on providing oral healthcare? -
Correct Answers -Infants, children, and adolescents
How is mental age determined? - Correct Answers -The child's level of intellectual
capacity and development
What are the guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist? - Correct
Answers -Tell, show, do.
Which of the following is not an example of a physical restraint? - Correct Answers -
Nitrous oxide/oxygen
Which level of intellectual disability describes individuals with IQs ranging from 20 to
40? - Correct Answers –Severe
What appliances are recommended for participants in contact sports? - Correct
Answers -Mouth guards
Which of the following are designed to hold open space when a primary tooth has been
lost prematurely? - Correct Answers -Space maintainers
Space maintainers - Correct Answers -Stainless steel crown
Pediatric dentists recommend the first appointment for a child should take place by
_____ year(s) of age. - Correct Answers -1
How often does the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that
radiographic imaging be performed for children at high risk for tooth decay? - Correct
Answers -6 months
The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental checkup at least
_____ for most children. - Correct Answers -twice a year
QUIZ WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
For which set of patients does a pediatric dentist focus on providing oral healthcare? -
Correct Answers -Infants, children, and adolescents
How is mental age determined? - Correct Answers -The child's level of intellectual
capacity and development
What are the guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist? - Correct
Answers -Tell, show, do.
Which of the following is not an example of a physical restraint? - Correct Answers -
Nitrous oxide/oxygen
Which level of intellectual disability describes individuals with IQs ranging from 20 to
40? - Correct Answers –Severe
What appliances are recommended for participants in contact sports? - Correct
Answers -Mouth guards
Which of the following are designed to hold open space when a primary tooth has been
lost prematurely? - Correct Answers -Space maintainers
Space maintainers - Correct Answers -Stainless steel crown
Pediatric dentists recommend the first appointment for a child should take place by
_____ year(s) of age. - Correct Answers -1
How often does the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that
radiographic imaging be performed for children at high risk for tooth decay? - Correct
Answers -6 months
The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental checkup at least
_____ for most children. - Correct Answers -twice a year
