PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CHAPTER
57 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Physical restraint - Answer- Restraints are used to prevent injury to the child and dental
team
Mentally challenged - Answer- - mild IQ's ranging from 50/55-70 - moderate IQ's
ranging from 35/40-50/55 - severe IQ's ranging from 20/25-35/40 - profound IQ's below
20-25
Down syndrome - Answer- Also called trisomy 21
Down syndrome - Answer- Chromosomal aberration resulting in certain abnormal
physical characteristics and mental impairment
Mental impairment may range from - Answer- Mild to moderate retardation
A person with down syndrome is affected by - Answer- Low muscle strength and weak
muscle tone
With down syndrome - Answer- Heart conditions are possible
A child affected with down syndrome may exhibit abnormalities in - Answer- Dental
development
Periodontal problems are possible with - Answer- Down syndrome
Autism - Answer- A development disorder that affects how information is processed in
the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize
Autism patients may exhibit - Answer- Behavioral problems with management difficulties
Patients who have autism have a known desire for - Answer- Sweet foods and generally
have poor oral hygiene
Cerebral palsy - Answer- Nonprogressive neural disorder caused by brain damage that
occured prenatally, during birth or postnatally before central nervous system reaches
maturity
, Cerebral palsy characterized by - Answer- - paralysis- muscle weakness - lack of
coordination- other disorders of motor function- poor oral hygiene
Childs first appointment should take place around what age - Answer- Childs first
birthday
What age do regular exams begin - Answer- At age 2
What must be given before any dental care is provided for persons under 18 years of
age - Answer- Parental consent
Initial clinical examination - Answer- - radiographic imaging- extraoral exam - intraoral
exam - examination and charting of teeth
Contents of medical/dental history - Answer- - past hospitalization and surgery - date of
childs last visit to physician- medications and daily medication- unfavorable reaction to
any meds or allergies - weight at birth and any problems at birth- level of learning- main
concern about the childs dental health- finger thumb and pacifier problems- fluoride and
toothbrush habits- inherited family dental characteristics
Preventive dentistry for children - Answer- - oral hygiene- sporta safety- fluorides - diet -
sealants -oral facial development
Childrens oral hygiene - Answer- Effects are geared to improving a child's brushing and
flossing techniques
Children and fluoride - Answer- Children between the ages of 6 mnths and 16 yrs
should take it daily
What is being used for caries prevention on a routine basis - Answer- Fluoride varnish
When dealing with a childs diet - Answer- Review the specific nutrients a child needs to
grow
Sealants - Answer- Applied to pits and fissures to help keep them cavity free
Oral facial development in children - Answer- Malocclusions, crowded or crooked teeth,
and bite problems must be identified and the dental staff must intervene
Sports safety for children - Answer- Protectective equipment should be worn during any
recreational sport that might injur the mouth area
Pediatric procedures - Answer- - restorative- endodontic- prosthodontics
Restorative procedures in children are all the same as adults except - Answer-
Instrument size and matrix systems
57 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Physical restraint - Answer- Restraints are used to prevent injury to the child and dental
team
Mentally challenged - Answer- - mild IQ's ranging from 50/55-70 - moderate IQ's
ranging from 35/40-50/55 - severe IQ's ranging from 20/25-35/40 - profound IQ's below
20-25
Down syndrome - Answer- Also called trisomy 21
Down syndrome - Answer- Chromosomal aberration resulting in certain abnormal
physical characteristics and mental impairment
Mental impairment may range from - Answer- Mild to moderate retardation
A person with down syndrome is affected by - Answer- Low muscle strength and weak
muscle tone
With down syndrome - Answer- Heart conditions are possible
A child affected with down syndrome may exhibit abnormalities in - Answer- Dental
development
Periodontal problems are possible with - Answer- Down syndrome
Autism - Answer- A development disorder that affects how information is processed in
the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize
Autism patients may exhibit - Answer- Behavioral problems with management difficulties
Patients who have autism have a known desire for - Answer- Sweet foods and generally
have poor oral hygiene
Cerebral palsy - Answer- Nonprogressive neural disorder caused by brain damage that
occured prenatally, during birth or postnatally before central nervous system reaches
maturity
, Cerebral palsy characterized by - Answer- - paralysis- muscle weakness - lack of
coordination- other disorders of motor function- poor oral hygiene
Childs first appointment should take place around what age - Answer- Childs first
birthday
What age do regular exams begin - Answer- At age 2
What must be given before any dental care is provided for persons under 18 years of
age - Answer- Parental consent
Initial clinical examination - Answer- - radiographic imaging- extraoral exam - intraoral
exam - examination and charting of teeth
Contents of medical/dental history - Answer- - past hospitalization and surgery - date of
childs last visit to physician- medications and daily medication- unfavorable reaction to
any meds or allergies - weight at birth and any problems at birth- level of learning- main
concern about the childs dental health- finger thumb and pacifier problems- fluoride and
toothbrush habits- inherited family dental characteristics
Preventive dentistry for children - Answer- - oral hygiene- sporta safety- fluorides - diet -
sealants -oral facial development
Childrens oral hygiene - Answer- Effects are geared to improving a child's brushing and
flossing techniques
Children and fluoride - Answer- Children between the ages of 6 mnths and 16 yrs
should take it daily
What is being used for caries prevention on a routine basis - Answer- Fluoride varnish
When dealing with a childs diet - Answer- Review the specific nutrients a child needs to
grow
Sealants - Answer- Applied to pits and fissures to help keep them cavity free
Oral facial development in children - Answer- Malocclusions, crowded or crooked teeth,
and bite problems must be identified and the dental staff must intervene
Sports safety for children - Answer- Protectective equipment should be worn during any
recreational sport that might injur the mouth area
Pediatric procedures - Answer- - restorative- endodontic- prosthodontics
Restorative procedures in children are all the same as adults except - Answer-
Instrument size and matrix systems
