MDA Chapter 57 - Pediatric Dentistry
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______ _________ is much more likely to affect the posterior teeth, and _________ is
much more likely to affect the anterior teeth. - ANSWER-Deep caries
trauma
______ __________ is an attempt to stimulate and preserve pulpal regeneration in
primary teeth. - ANSWER-Pulp therapy
_________ is a developmental disorder that affects how information is processed in the
brain by altering how ________ ________ and their ___________ connect and
organize. - ANSWER-Autism
nerve cells
synapses
___________ intellectual disability describes individuals with IQs below 20 to 25. -
ANSWER-Profound; During the early years, these children display minimal capacity for
sensorimotor functioning. A highly structured environment with constant aid and
supervision is necessary throughout life.
____________ is characterized by a state of increased muscle tension that manifests
as an exaggerated stretch reflex. - ANSWER-Spasticity
____________ is marked by uncontrollable, involuntary, purposeless, and poorly
coordinated movements of the body, face, and extremities; grimacing, drooling, and
speech defects are present. - ANSWER-Athetosis
____________ protect the grooved and pitted surfaces of teeth, especially the chewing
surfaces of back teeth, where most cavities in children are found - ANSWER-Sealants
_____________ _______ is a broad term that is used to describe a group of
nonprogressive neural disorders caused by prenatal or postnatal brain damage before
the central nervous system has reached maturity - ANSWER-Cerebral palsy
_____________ _____________ is the result of an injury where the tooth is forcibly
driven into the alveolus so that only a portion of the crown is visible. - ANSWER-
Traumatic intrusion
_____________ intellectual disability describes individuals with IQs ranging from 20 up
to 40. - ANSWER-Severe; During the preschool period, these individuals display poor
motor development and acquire little or no communicative speech. In their adult years,
they may be able to perform simple tasks under close supervision.
,______________ __________ have straight sides but undergo festooning to follow a
line parallel to the gingival crest. These must be trimmed and contoured to fit the tooth. -
ANSWER-Pretrimmed crowns
_______________ and ____________ ______________ injuries occur when the teeth
are displaced from their position - ANSWER-Extrusion and lateral luxation
________________ intellectual disability describes individuals with IQs ranging from 35
up to 55. - ANSWER-Moderate; These individuals talk or learn to communicate during
the preschool years. They may profit from vocational training and, with moderate
supervision, can take care of themselves; however, they are unlikely to progress
beyond the second grade level in academic subjects. They adapt well to life in the
community, but they need supervision and guidance when under stress and usually live
in supervised group homes
________________ is the complete removal of the coronal portion of the dental pulp -
ANSWER-Pulpotomy
_________________ is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human
development generally occurring during the period from puberty to young adulthood. -
ANSWER-Adolescence
__________________ ___________ are already festooned and contoured. Some
additional trimming and contouring may be necessary, but this need is usually minimal. -
ANSWER-Precontoured crowns
__________________ ____________________ allows the dentist to prevent or
eliminate irregularities and mal-positions in the developing dentofacial region. -
ANSWER-Preventive orthodontics
___________________ __________________ allows the dentist to intercede or correct
problems as they develop - ANSWER-Interceptive orthodontics
A patient with _____________ _________________ ______________ probably will
require special care in receiving dental treatment, including premedication, restraints, or
care while under general anesthesia. - ANSWER-moderate intellectual disability
A patient with Down Syndrome should be approached in terms of their ____________
_____ and abilities, not in terms of _________________ _____ - ANSWER-Mental Age
Chronologic age
A stainless steel crown is the restoration of choice for the following reasons: -
ANSWER-• Stainless steel crowns can be prepared and placed at a single appointment,
which is especially important in young children, patients with behavioral problems, and
patients with special needs.
, • Crowns are sufficiently durable to last until the primary teeth are replaced by the
permanent teeth.
• Crowns are almost always well tolerated by the gingiva of young patients.
• Stainless steel crowns are much less expensive than cast restorations.
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the first dental appointment
for a child should take place around his or her ______ ____________. - ANSWER-first
birthday
Adolescence is closely associated with the ____________ ______, although its
physical, psychological, and cultural expressions can begin earlier and end later -
ANSWER-teenage years
Analogy (uh-NAL-uh-jee) - ANSWER-Comparison of similarities between things that are
otherwise not alike.
At what age is it recommended that a child begin regular exams? - ANSWER-At age 2
At which age do children begin to have basic fears associated with separation from the
parent and a related fear of strangers? - ANSWER-around the age of 2
At which age would a child experience two primary and somewhat conflicting needs,
and what are these needs? - ANSWER-Between the ages of 3 to 5 years of age;
First the child develops a process of developing Autonomy and Initiative
Second, the child requires control and structure in his or her environment
At which point is the success rate for replantation if permanent teeth highest? -
ANSWER-When the tooth is replanted within 30 minutes of the accident
Athetosis (ATH-e-toe-sis) - ANSWER-Type of involuntary movement of the body, face,
and extremities.
Autonomy (aw-TON-uh-mee) - ANSWER-Childhood process of becoming independent.
Avulsed (uh-VULST) - ANSWER-Torn away or dislodged by force.
Because comprehension is slow, a patient may require extra ... - ANSWER-patience,
understanding, and reassurance
Brain damage associated with Cerebral Palsy manifests (pre-sents) as a malfunction of
motor centers and is characterized by ... - ANSWER-paralysis, muscle weakness, lack
of coordination, and other disorders of motor function.
Cerebral palsy (suh-REE-brul PAWL-zee) - ANSWER-Neural disorder of motor function
caused by brain damage.
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______ _________ is much more likely to affect the posterior teeth, and _________ is
much more likely to affect the anterior teeth. - ANSWER-Deep caries
trauma
______ __________ is an attempt to stimulate and preserve pulpal regeneration in
primary teeth. - ANSWER-Pulp therapy
_________ is a developmental disorder that affects how information is processed in the
brain by altering how ________ ________ and their ___________ connect and
organize. - ANSWER-Autism
nerve cells
synapses
___________ intellectual disability describes individuals with IQs below 20 to 25. -
ANSWER-Profound; During the early years, these children display minimal capacity for
sensorimotor functioning. A highly structured environment with constant aid and
supervision is necessary throughout life.
____________ is characterized by a state of increased muscle tension that manifests
as an exaggerated stretch reflex. - ANSWER-Spasticity
____________ is marked by uncontrollable, involuntary, purposeless, and poorly
coordinated movements of the body, face, and extremities; grimacing, drooling, and
speech defects are present. - ANSWER-Athetosis
____________ protect the grooved and pitted surfaces of teeth, especially the chewing
surfaces of back teeth, where most cavities in children are found - ANSWER-Sealants
_____________ _______ is a broad term that is used to describe a group of
nonprogressive neural disorders caused by prenatal or postnatal brain damage before
the central nervous system has reached maturity - ANSWER-Cerebral palsy
_____________ _____________ is the result of an injury where the tooth is forcibly
driven into the alveolus so that only a portion of the crown is visible. - ANSWER-
Traumatic intrusion
_____________ intellectual disability describes individuals with IQs ranging from 20 up
to 40. - ANSWER-Severe; During the preschool period, these individuals display poor
motor development and acquire little or no communicative speech. In their adult years,
they may be able to perform simple tasks under close supervision.
,______________ __________ have straight sides but undergo festooning to follow a
line parallel to the gingival crest. These must be trimmed and contoured to fit the tooth. -
ANSWER-Pretrimmed crowns
_______________ and ____________ ______________ injuries occur when the teeth
are displaced from their position - ANSWER-Extrusion and lateral luxation
________________ intellectual disability describes individuals with IQs ranging from 35
up to 55. - ANSWER-Moderate; These individuals talk or learn to communicate during
the preschool years. They may profit from vocational training and, with moderate
supervision, can take care of themselves; however, they are unlikely to progress
beyond the second grade level in academic subjects. They adapt well to life in the
community, but they need supervision and guidance when under stress and usually live
in supervised group homes
________________ is the complete removal of the coronal portion of the dental pulp -
ANSWER-Pulpotomy
_________________ is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human
development generally occurring during the period from puberty to young adulthood. -
ANSWER-Adolescence
__________________ ___________ are already festooned and contoured. Some
additional trimming and contouring may be necessary, but this need is usually minimal. -
ANSWER-Precontoured crowns
__________________ ____________________ allows the dentist to prevent or
eliminate irregularities and mal-positions in the developing dentofacial region. -
ANSWER-Preventive orthodontics
___________________ __________________ allows the dentist to intercede or correct
problems as they develop - ANSWER-Interceptive orthodontics
A patient with _____________ _________________ ______________ probably will
require special care in receiving dental treatment, including premedication, restraints, or
care while under general anesthesia. - ANSWER-moderate intellectual disability
A patient with Down Syndrome should be approached in terms of their ____________
_____ and abilities, not in terms of _________________ _____ - ANSWER-Mental Age
Chronologic age
A stainless steel crown is the restoration of choice for the following reasons: -
ANSWER-• Stainless steel crowns can be prepared and placed at a single appointment,
which is especially important in young children, patients with behavioral problems, and
patients with special needs.
, • Crowns are sufficiently durable to last until the primary teeth are replaced by the
permanent teeth.
• Crowns are almost always well tolerated by the gingiva of young patients.
• Stainless steel crowns are much less expensive than cast restorations.
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the first dental appointment
for a child should take place around his or her ______ ____________. - ANSWER-first
birthday
Adolescence is closely associated with the ____________ ______, although its
physical, psychological, and cultural expressions can begin earlier and end later -
ANSWER-teenage years
Analogy (uh-NAL-uh-jee) - ANSWER-Comparison of similarities between things that are
otherwise not alike.
At what age is it recommended that a child begin regular exams? - ANSWER-At age 2
At which age do children begin to have basic fears associated with separation from the
parent and a related fear of strangers? - ANSWER-around the age of 2
At which age would a child experience two primary and somewhat conflicting needs,
and what are these needs? - ANSWER-Between the ages of 3 to 5 years of age;
First the child develops a process of developing Autonomy and Initiative
Second, the child requires control and structure in his or her environment
At which point is the success rate for replantation if permanent teeth highest? -
ANSWER-When the tooth is replanted within 30 minutes of the accident
Athetosis (ATH-e-toe-sis) - ANSWER-Type of involuntary movement of the body, face,
and extremities.
Autonomy (aw-TON-uh-mee) - ANSWER-Childhood process of becoming independent.
Avulsed (uh-VULST) - ANSWER-Torn away or dislodged by force.
Because comprehension is slow, a patient may require extra ... - ANSWER-patience,
understanding, and reassurance
Brain damage associated with Cerebral Palsy manifests (pre-sents) as a malfunction of
motor centers and is characterized by ... - ANSWER-paralysis, muscle weakness, lack
of coordination, and other disorders of motor function.
Cerebral palsy (suh-REE-brul PAWL-zee) - ANSWER-Neural disorder of motor function
caused by brain damage.
