MCQs in Pediatric Dentistry, 2/e

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This is an elaborate and penetrating collection of multiple choice questions in the subject of pediatric dentistry. The book aims at helping the undergraduate and post graduate students of dentistry to strengthen their basics in this upcoming field. Competitive examinations of these days demand a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of any subject. A preparation for these examinations does not end with merely reading the textbooks. It becomes complete only when the concepts are repeatedly revised by solving the related multiple choice questions. This book presents more than 1000 multiple choice questions with relevant explanations. They are organized in a chapter wise manner for the convenience of the students. The author has provides clear explanations for most of the questions along with relevant tables, related information and images, which would definitely help the students to understand the subject better

Table of Contents

Section I Fundamentals—Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry

1. Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry

2. History Taking, Examination, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Pediatric Dentistry

3. Chronology and Morphology of Primary and Permanent Teeth

4. Teeth Identification

Section II Growth and Development—Changes in the Dentofacial Structures

5. Growth and Development

6. Development of Dentition and Occlusion

Section III Psychology, Behavior and Behavior Management

7. Child Psychology

8. Behavior Management

9. Pharmacological Behavior Management

Section IV Preventive Dentistry

10. First Dental Visit

11. Principles of Preventive Dentistry

12. Infant Oral Health and Anticipatory Guidance

13. Fluorides14. Plaque Control Measures in Pediatric Dentistry

15. Dental Health Education and School Dental Health Programs

Section V Dental Caries

16. Caries Risk Assessment and Caries Activity Tests

17. Dental Caries

18. Early Childhood Caries

19. Role of Diet and Nutrition

20. Recent Advances in Diagnosis of Dental Caries

Section VI Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics

21. Pit and Fissure Sealants and Preventive Resin Restorations

22. Atraumatic Restorative Treatment

23. Pediatric Operative Dentistry

24. Pulp Therapy of Primary and Young Permanent Teeth

25. Crowns in Pediatric Dentistry

Section VII Injuries to the Teeth––Prevention and its Management

26. Traumatic Injuries of Teeth and its Supporting Structures

27. Sports Dentistry for Children and Adolescents

Section VIII Pediatric Orthodontics

28. Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics

29 Space Maintainers and Regainers

30. Oral Habits

Section IX Children with Special Health Care Needs and Medical Emergencies

31. Dental Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs

32. Management of Medically Compromised Children

33. Cleft Lip and Palate Management

34. Medical Emergencies

Section X Interdisciplinary Pediatric Dentistry

35. Oral Surgical Considerations and Local Anesthesia

36. Prosthodontic Considerations for Children and Adolescents

37. Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Treatment Considerations

38. Gingival and Periodontal Diseases in Children

39. Forensic Odontology

Section XI Miscellaneous

40. Dental Materials Used in Pediatric Dentistry

41. Radiology

42. Indices Used in Pediatric Dentistry

43. Genetic Aspects of Dental Anomalies

44. Antimicrobials and Analgesics Used in Pediatric Dentistry

45. Child Abuse and Neglect

46. Pediatric Dentistry: Practice Management

47. Developmental Disturbances