The Second Edition of the Handbook of Clinical Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry features updated and expanded information on pediatric clinical dentistry, including eight new chapters written by educators with special interest in each topic. Since publication of the first edition, non-invasive treatment is at the forefront of pediatric dental care, and the new edition reflects this, with multiple options and techniques for non-invasive treatment. The book is filled with photographs for improved understanding and guidance through the procedures described.

The book is an easy-to-read guide to clinical pediatric dentistry with practical evidence-based information for dental students, assistants, hygienists, residents in both general dentistry and specialty training, and general and pediatric dentists. Handbook of Clinical Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry is a valuable resource for assuring excellence in care for our youngest patients.

Key Features

• Presents step-by-step clinical instruction for pediatric procedures
• Features eight new chapters, including non-invasive clinical techniques, trauma to primary incisors, caries-risk assessment, oral pathology, interceptive orthodontics, esthetics, sleep disordered breathing, infant examination, and treating the special needs patient
• Offers more than 600 clinical and radiographic photographs
• Provides practical information and guidance for clinical practice in pediatrics

Contents

۱ Noninvasive and Minimally Invasive Treatment of Dental Caries
۲ Sealants
۳ Local Anesthesia for the Pediatric Patient
۴ Primary Incisor Restoration
۵ Primary Molar Adhesive Tooth Restoration
۶ Vital Pulp Therapy for Primary Molars
۷ Pulpectomy for Primary Teeth
۸ Full-Coverage Restoration of Primary Molars
۹ Indirect Pulp Therapy for Young Permanent Molars
۱۰ Direct Pulp Therapy for Young Permanent Molars
۱۱ Diagnosis and Management of Molar–Incisor Hypomineralization
۱۲ Management of Esthetic Concerns
۱۳ Extraction of Primary Dentition
۱۴ Traumatic Injury to the Primary Incisors
۱۵ Pulpal Treatment in Young Permanent Incisors Following Traumatic Injuries
۱۶ Reattachment of Permanent Incisor Enamel Fragments
۱۷ Ectopic Eruption of Maxillary First Permanent Molar
۱۸ Ectopic Eruption of Maxillary Permanent Canines
۱۹ Infraocclusion of Mandibular Primary Molars
۲۰ Space Maintenance
۲۱ Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment in the Mixed Dentition
۲۲ Non-nutritive Sucking and Parafunctional Habits
۲۳ Behavior Guidance
۲۴ Caries Risk Assessment
۲۵ Clinical Examination of the Infant
۲۶ Clinical Examination of the Patient with Special Healthcare Needs
۲۷ Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children
۲۸ Pediatric Oral Medicine