Handbook of Clinical Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry 1st Edition by Jane Soxman 9781118982587 1118982584

Chapter 1: Interim therapeutic restoration in the primary dentition

Indications

Procedure

Materials

References

Chapter 2: Local anesthesia for the pediatric patient

Local anesthetic choice

Dosage

Injection discomfort

Inferior alveolar nerve block

Distraction

References

Chapter 3: Primary incisor restoration

Pretreatment

Oral hygiene

Indications

Bonded resin composite strip crown

Strip crown preparation

Isolation and rubber dam placement

Caries removal and crown placement—curing and finishing

Full coverage prefabricated crowns

Anterior esthetic fixed appliances

Clinical procedure

Steps in fabrication

Timing of placement: same day as extraction or delay for healing

Summary

Selected texts and figures have been adapted with permission from Dr. Kupietzky’s previous works

References

Chapter 4: Primary molar adhesive tooth restoration

Introduction

The ideal operative field: rubber dam isolation

Adhesive primary molar tooth restoration

Summary

References

Chapter 5: Full coverage restoration for primary molars

Stainless steel crowns

Hall Technique

Esthetic crowns

References

Chapter 6: Vital pulp therapy for primary molars

Radiographic evaluation

Local anesthesia

Rubber dam isolation

Procedure

Medicaments

Restoration

References

Chapter 7: Pulpectomy for primary teeth

Diagnostic concerns

Clinical evaluation and history

Pulpectomy research and filler resorbability

Pulpectomy technique

References

Chapter 8: Extraction of primary dentition

Curette

Luxation

Extraction

Considerations with abscess

After extraction

References

Chapter 9: Sealants

Caries detection

Moisture control

Etching/primer

Bonding agent

Partially erupted teeth

Surface preparation

Light curing

Retention and follow-up

References

Chapter 10: Indirect pulp therapy for young permanent molars

Introduction

Background

Indications for indirect pulp therapy on young permanent molars

Diagnosis

Indirect pulp therapy is indicated for teeth with signs of reversible pulpitis

What is indirect pulp therapy (IPT)?

Medicaments: glass ionomer (Vitrebond) and calcium hydroxide (Dycal) (Figure 10.2)

How does fluoride affect certain oral bacteria in vivo?

Indirect pulp therapy technique

Follow-up

Criteria for indirect pulp therapy success

Success rate

Final restoration

Composite

Amalgam

Permanent stainless steel crown

Stainless steel crown cements

References

Chapter 11: Direct pulp therapy for young permanent molars

Introduction

Background

Permanent tooth pulp capping

Permanent tooth pulpotomy

Indications for direct pulp therapy in young permanent molars

What is direct pulp therapy (DPT)?

Diagnosis

Medicament

Technique

Follow-up

Complications

Criteria for success

Success rate

References

Chapter 12: Diagnosis and treatment of molar–incisor hypomineralization

Introduction

Prevalence and etiology

Diagnosis of molar–incisor hypomineralization

Treatment approaches for molar–incisor hypomineralization

Summary

References

Chapter 13: Ectopic eruption of maxillary first permanent molar

Introduction

Identification

Observation

Elastomer separators

The brass wire technique

Disking of the adjacent maxillary second primary molar

Distal tipping techniques

Space control

Summary

Selected texts and figures have been adapted with permission from Dr. Kupietzky’s previous works

References

Chapter 14: Ectopic eruption of maxillary permanent canines

Intervention

References

Chapter 15: Infraocclusion of mandibular primary molars

Submerged with permanent successor

Submerged with congenitally missing permanent successor

References

Chapter 16: Space maintenance

Sequence of eruption

Dental age

Alveolar bone covering permanent successor

Root development of permanent successor

Time elapsed since loss of primary tooth

Space maintenance appliances

Problems with space maintainers

Primary incisors

First primary molar

Second primary molar

Banding and impression for appliance fabrication

Chairside fabrication

After appliance delivery

References

Chapter 17: Pulpal treatment in young permanent incisors following traumatic injuries

Pulp capping and pulpotomy

Apexification and apical plug

Apical barrier technique with MTA

Strengthening the root

Regenerative endodontics

References

Chapter 18: Reattachment of permanent incisor enamel fragments

Indications

Procedure

References

Chapter 19: Non-nutritive sucking and parafunctional habits

Pacifier habits

Finger/thumb sucking

Tongue thrust

Bruxing

References

Chapter 20: Behavior guidance

Age-appropriate expectations

Mouth props

Guidance techniques

Eye protection

Isolation for restorative procedures

Radiographs

Parent/guardian presence