Introduction

Question 1

pediatric dentistry definition (ADA)

Answer 1

age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence including those with special needs

Question 2

adult dentistry ratio

Answer 2

(1:1) patient-dentist

Question 3

pediatric dentistry ratio

Answer 3

(1:2) child & parent - dentist

Question 4

can sometimes be considered as parent

Answer 4

extended family

Question 5

purpose of establishing rapport with parent/guardian

Answer 5

to gain confidence and trust

Question 6

pediatric treatment triangle

Answer 6

• apex: pedia patient
• base: parent and dentist

Question 7

requirement for pediatric dentists

Answer 7

considerable amount of patience and skill

Question 8

pediatric dentistry: aims and objectives

Answer 8

1. Give comfort, relieve pain, remove infection, and restore
   treatment
2. Alleviate fear and anxiety and modify behavior
3. Instill a positive attitude and behavior
4. Implement principles of preventive dentistry from birth
5. Parental guidance and counseling regarding preventive
   dentistry and treatment modalities
6. Early diagnosis and treatment
7. Occlusal guidance and early treatment of developing
   malocclusion
8. Manage children with special health care needs

Question 9

other terms for deciduous teeth

Answer 9

• primary teeth
• milk teeth
• baby teeth
• temporary teeth

Question 10

earliest evidence of deciduous teeth development

Answer 10

6th week of embryonic life

Question 11

importance of primary dentition

Answer 11

1. function
2. speech
3. esthetics
4. growth and development
5. guidance for permanent teeth

Question 12

dental consonants

Answer 12

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Question 13

early extraction of deciduous teeth may cause:

Answer 13

• delayed eruption of natural teeth
• misalignment of natural teeth

Question 14

sequelae of non-treatment of primary dentition

Answer 14

1. pain
2. sepsis
3. space loss
4. disruption of quality of life
5. disruption of growth and development
6. hospitalization and emergency visits
7. treatment and financial cost
8. greater risk of new carious lesion in both primary and permanent dentition

Question 15

5th vital sign

Answer 15

pain

Question 16

of affected children by dental caries in the Philippines

Answer 16

8/10 children

Question 17

most common cause of dental pain

Answer 17

carious molars

Question 18

caused by failure to treat caries

Answer 18

high risk of sepsis

Question 19

caused by sepsis

Answer 19

• cellulitis
• Ludwig’s angina

Question 20

management of sepsis

Answer 20

• specialist care
• IV antibiotics (ER)
• secure the airway
• drainage

Question 21

premature loss of primary molars may contribute to problems such as:

Answer 21

• deviation of midline
• crowding
• dental impaction
• ectopic eruption
• crossbite formation

Question 22

% disruption of quality of life

Answer 22

• 86% ability to eat
• 50% ability to sleep
• 32% school participation

Question 23

effects of disruption of growth and development

Answer 23

• weigh less
• psychological signs of malnutrition
• iron deficiency anemia

Question 24

most frequent diagnosis in emergencies related to dental caries

Answer 24

• abscess with sinus tract
• caries with spontaneous pain
• caries with provoked pain
• cellulitis

Question 25

excessive administration for pain management

Answer 25

acetaminophen toxicity