Modern Pediatric Dentistry

Dentistry is a continuously evolving field, with recent advances in topics such as adhesive dental materials, instruments, microbiology, physiology, preventative dentistry, genetics and forensic science. Modern Pediatric Dentistry begins with an introduction to the field and then guides students through the recent advances and discusses different dental conditions found in children and the various methods of treatment.

This clinical guide, featuring a wealth of high-quality photographs, will help pediatric dentists, pediatric dentistry residents and general dental practitioners treating children, acquire a clear understanding of contemporary treatment protocols for primary and young permanent teeth while serving as a guide to integrate these procedures into their private or institutional practice. The background to the book is the emergence in recent years of important paradigm shifts in treatment concepts. It is now recognized that clinicians must distinguish between “caries management” and “carious lesion management” when treating children. Moreover, regenerative endodontic procedures have changed the way in which the immature permanent tooth is treated. The authors present the full range of current treatment techniques step-by-step, with all the necessary detailed photographic documentation and succinct supporting text. It will be an asset for dentists worldwide.

The second edition of Pediatric Dentistry: A ClinicalApproach offers a fully revised and updated review of pediatricdentistry. This important text covers the full spectrum of thesubject, basing itself in the clinical practice of the dentaltreatment of children and adolescents and providing a specialemphasis on evidence-based oral health care for young people.Pediatric Dentistry provides comprehensive coverage of allaspects of treatment for children, ranging from health promotionand prevention to strategies for systematic and comprehensive oralcare. Pediatric Dentistry: A Clinical Approach follows alogical approach, covering major dental and oral diseases and theirdiagnosis and management in children and adolescents, includingcaries, periodontal and endodontic conditions, and TMJ disorders.The book also discusses a number of dental and oral conditions thatrelate more directly to childhood, such as dental erosion,traumatic injuries to the teeth, pain control, and treatment ofphysically and mentally disabled children. Topics such as dental,physical, intellectual and emotional development are alsothoroughly reviewed. Pediatric Dentistry will provide students of dentistry,as well as pediatric dentists and dentists involved in thetreatment of young patients, with a uniquely clear, comprehensive,and clinical approach to the dental treatment of children andadolescents.

The textbook based on syllabi prescribed by Dental Council of India (DCI) would help BDS IV year students in understanding the fundamental concepts and current practice trends in Pediatric Dentistry. The contents are well-structured and presented in a lucid manner making it easy for readers to comprehend the discussed text with clarity. The Second edition of the book is fully integrated with a separate book on MCQs in Pediatric Dentistry, 2/e. containing more MCQs for better preparation of MDS examinations like AIPG, AIIMS, PGI, NBDE, and all state level entrance examinations. All chapters are extensively revised and updated Comprehensive coverage of the subject for undergraduates, keeping in view the curriculum and also the latest guidelines and terminology Chapters on Teeth Identification, unique for this textbook, and Chronology and Morphology of Primary and Permanent Teeth will help the student in identifying dentition easily, that in turn will help in decision making process The section on Psychology, Behavior and Behavior Guidance has given this textbook its own identity, that will be enhanced with the updated chapter on Pharmacological Management

Now in full color, this text uses a unique age-specific organization to discuss 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. Unique organization begins with an introduction to the basic information and topics pertinent to children of all ages, then divides up the rest of the text by age group to cover the specific changes the child experiences physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. In most cases, particular dental issues are discussed only once, at the point in a child’s development at which they are most appropriate. Section on children from conception to age three covers conditions such as cleft palate, disturbances in calcification, unusual numbers of teeth, oral habits, caries, and the development of malocclusions that start during these years. Chapter on aesthetic restorative dentistry for the adolescent looks at material selection, tooth color and form, diastemas, discolored teeth, bleaching and more. Chapter on sport dentistry and mouth protection covers how to evaluate child/adolescent athletes, the different types of mouth protection available, and professional activities in sports dentistry. Chapter on the diagnosis of oral lesions and developmental anomalies uses tables and extensive illustrations to depict developmental anomalies, white soft tissue lesions and enlargements, dark soft tissue lesions, ulcerative lesions, radiolucent lesions of bone, mixed radiolucent and radiopaque lesions of bone. NEW! Full-color design creates an immediate visual impact and better illustrates concepts and dental conditions.

Unique organization begins with an introduction to the basic information and topics pertinent to children of all ages, then divides up the rest of the text by age group to cover the specific changes the child experiences physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. In most cases, particular dental issues are discussed only once, at the point in a child s development at which they are most appropriate. Section on children from conception to age three covers conditions such as cleft palate, disturbances in calcification, unusual numbers of teeth, oral habits, caries, and the development of malocclusions that start during these years. Chapter on aesthetic restorative dentistry for the adolescent looks at material selection, tooth color and form, diastemas, discolored teeth, bleaching and more. Chapter on sport dentistry and mouth protection covers how to evaluate child/adolescent athletes, the different types of mouth protection available, and professional activities in sports dentistry. Chapter on the diagnosis of oral lesions and developmental anomalies uses tables and extensive illustrations to depict developmental anomalies, white soft tissue lesions and enlargements, dark soft tissue lesions, ulcerative lesions, radiolucent lesions of bone, mixed radiolucent and radiopaque lesions of bone. NEW! Full-color design creates an immediate visual impact and better illustrates concepts and dental conditions."

This textbook presents the latest information and techniques in pediatric dentistry. The chapters cover primary pediatric dentistry, its clinical aspects, preventive dentistry, and information about the latest trends in the specialty. The text will equip readers with the knowledge suited to the changing environment of this vital domain. This textbook's editor has over forty-four years of teaching experience in pediatric dentistry and gives a broad perspective through the book content. This book is also an amalgamation of the knowledge brought forth by numerous subject experts of international repute. Part 4 covers specialized topics for clinical practice that professionals need to understand. The book covers drugs in pediatric dentistry, anesthesia, dental surgery, implants and lasers. Special topics like the management of special needs children and HIV/AIDs patients, new advances and genetics are also covered in this part. Key Features: - The 16, structured chapters keep the latest trends of the subject in mind - The book content is illustrated with quality clinical images - Chapters cover contemporary concepts of problems experienced when treating multiple dental disorders - The contributions exhibit distinct clinical expertise and the capability of imparting inimitable knowledge to budding professionals - The book includes state-of-the-art techniques used in the clinic Topic outlines help to quickly review and easily locate content. Also, the Contents of the book are well structured and presented in a very lucid manner, making it easy to understand for students.

Illustrated Pediatric Dentistry is intended to be a guide to undergraduate and postgraduate students in their understanding of pediatric dentistry. This textbook is modernized with the latest information and techniques in pediatric dentistry. The chapters cover primary pediatric dentistry, its clinical aspects, preventive dentistry, and information about the latest trends in the specialty. The text will equip readers with the knowledge suited to the changing environment of this vital domain. This textbook's editor has over forty-four years of teaching experience in pediatric dentistry and gives their broad perspective through the book content. This book is also the amalgamation of the thoughts of numerous subject experts of international repute. Part 1 of this book features information about the developmental psychology of a child, dental caries, craniofacial growth and development, growth of the maxilla and mandible, dentition and occlusion, and oral mucosa. Key Features: - The 15, structured chapters keep the latest trends of the subject in mind - The book content is illustrated with quality clinical images, - Chapters cover contemporary concepts of problems experienced when treating multiple dental disorders - The contributions exhibit distinct clinical expertise and the capability of imparting inimitable knowledge to budding professionals - The book includes modern and current state-of-the-art techniques used in the clinic - Topic outlines help to quickly review and easily locate content. Also, the Contents of the book are well structured and presented in a very lucid manner, making it easy to understand for students.