Description
Elsevier Science Pediatric Dentistry Infancy Through Adolescence by Pinkham
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.
Key Features:-
- Nine chapters are now in full color, providing more detail — especially in the oral pathology and es
- Revised sedation guidelines for pediatric patients (presented during the May 2004 AAPD meeting) are
- The latest caries risk assessment information (revised by the AAPD in 2002) is included. Text boxes
- Coverage includes anticipatory guidance, an innovative approach to preventive dentistry — this proac
- Coverage of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment situations is expanded, with more illustrations to p
- A completely new contribution on pulp therapy for young permanent teeth offers a review of the norma