Pediatric dentistry, (4^th Ed.)

Using a unique age-specific organization, this book discusses all aspects of pediatric dentistry from infancy through adolescence. Each age-specific section covers the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that children experience, as well as the epidemiology of dental disease at that age. Other chapters explore the examination, treatment planning, radiographic concerns, prevention, trauma, restorative dentistry, pulp therapy, orthodontics, and behavior management of each age range. Nine chapters are now in full color, providing more detail — especially in the oral pathology and esthetics chapters. Revised sedation guidelines for pediatric patients (presented during the May 2004 AAPD meeting) are reflected, so that practitioners stay current on pain and anxiety control issues. The latest caries risk assessment information (revised by the AAPD in 2002) is included. Text boxes spotlight topics of interest, such as tobacco use, the Alternative Restorative Treatment, and brushing techniques for special-needs children. Coverage includes anticipatory guidance, an innovative approach to preventive dentistry, this proactive developmentally based counseling system focuses on the needs of a child at a particular stage of life. Coverage of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment situations is expanded, with more illustrations to provide readers with examples of clinical scenarios. Contributions on dental trauma in the primary and transitional dentitions are completely rewritten to include the most current developments in trauma management. A completely new contribution on pulp therapy for young permanent teeth offers a review of the normal histology of the primary pulp, and discusses the basis for the different forms of pulpal treatment for the primary dentition. The behavior management chapter is revised to include the many recent changes in this field, a critical topic of interest when working with pediatric patients. Coverage includes chlorhexidine varnish, an oral antimicrobial that continues to be an important tool in the fight against oral disease. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate topics throughout each section, such as genetic disorders in Conception to Age Three, managing trauma in The Primary Dentition Years and The Transitional Years, and esthetics and sports dentistry in Adolescence. New appendixes include HIPAA information and a schedule for childhood immunizations, important information for any pediatric office.

PART 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY. The Practical Importance of Pediatric Dentistry. Oral Pathologic Conditions and Soft Tissue Anomalies*. Anomalies of the Developing Dentition*. Diseases and Oral Manifestations of Systemic Disease. Topics in Pediatric Physiology. Nonpharmacologic Issues in Pain Perception and Control. Pain Perception Control. Pain Reaction Control - Sedation. Antimicrobials in Pediatric Dentistry. Medical Emergencies. Dental Public Health Issues in Pediatric Dentistry PART 2: CONCEPTION TO AGE THREE. The Dynamics of Change Physical Changes: Body, Craniofacial Changes, Dental Changes Cognitive Changes Emotional Changes Social Changes Epidemiology and Mechanisms of Dental Disease. Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning. Prevention of Dental Disease. Managing Traumatic Injuries in the Primary Dentition. Congenital Genetic Disorders and Syndromes PART 3: THE PRIMARY DENTITION YEARS: THREE TO SIX YEARS. The Dynamics of Change Physical Changes: Body, Craniofacial Changes, Dental Changes Cognitive Changes Emotional Changes Social Changes Epidemiology and Mechanisms of Dental Disease. Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning. Prevention of Dental Disease. Dental Materials. Restorative Dentistry for the Primary Dentition. Pulp Therapy for the Primary Dentition. Patient Management. Periodontal Problems in Children and Adolescents. Space Maintenance in the Primary Dentition. Oral Habits. Orthodontic Treatment in the Primary Dentition. Local Anesthesia and Oral Surgery in Children PART 4: THE TRANSITIONAL YEARS: SIX TO TWELVE YEARS. The Dynamics of Change Physical Changes: Body, Craniofacial Changes, Dental Changes Cognitive Changes Emotional Changes Social Changes Epidemiology and Mechanisms of Dental Disease. Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning. Prevention of Dental Disease. The Acid-Etch Technique in Caries Prevention: Pit and Fissure Sealants and Preventive Restorations. Pulp Therapy for Young Permanent Teeth. Managing Traumatic Injuries in the Young Permanent Dentition*. Treatment Planning and Treatment of Orthodontic Problems* PART 5: ADOLESCENCE. The Dynamics of Change* Physical Changes: Body, Craniofacial Changes, Dental Changes Cognitive Changes Social Changes Epidemiology and Mechanisms of Dental Disease. Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning for General and Orthodontic Problems*. Prevention of Dental Disease*. Esthetic Restorative Dentistry for the Adolescent*. Sports Dentistry and Mouth Protection* Appendixes Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Childhood Immunization Schedule *Chapter in full color