Handbook of Clinical Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry (2^nd Ed.)

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

Foreword

Preface to the second edition

Preface to the first edition

Acknowledgments

List of Contributors

1 Noninvasive and Minimally Invasive Treatment of Dental Caries                           

 Jane A. Soxman, Jeanette MacLean, and Christel M. Haberland                    

2   Sealants

   Jane A. Soxman and Patrice Barsamian Wunsch          

3 Local Anesthesia for the Pediatric Patient

   Janice A. Townsend, Jane A. Soxman, and Stanley F. Malamed         

4 Primary Incisor Restoration

  Ari Kupietzky            

5 Primary Molar Adhesive Tooth Restoration

   Constance M. Killian and Theodore P. Croll           

6 Vital Pulp Therapy for Primary Molars

    Jane A. Soxman                       

7 Pulpectomy for Primary Teeth

   James A. Coll

8 Full-Coverage Restoration of Primary Molars

    Jane A. Soxman, Ehsan N. Azadani, and Paul S. Casamassimo

9 Indirect Pulp Therapy for Young Permanent Molars

   Patrice Barsamian Wunsch                    

10  Direct Pulp Therapy for Young Permanent Molars

   Patrice Barsamian Wunsch                       

11  Diagnosis and Management of Molar–Incisor Hypomineralization

   J. Timothy Wright          

12  Management of Esthetic Concerns

   Elizabeth S. Gosnell, Roshan V. Patel, J. Timothy Wright, and S. Thikkurissy

13  Extraction of Primary Dentition

    Jane A. Soxman        

14  Traumatic Injury to the Primary Incisors

   Patrice Barsamian Wunsch                   

15  Pulpal Treatment in Young Permanent Incisors Following Traumatic Injuries

   Joe H. Camp

16  Reattachment of Permanent Incisor Enamel Fragments

    Jane A. Soxman          

17  Ectopic Eruption of Maxillary First Permanent Molar

  Ari Kupietzky and Jane A. Soxman         

18  Ectopic Eruption of Maxillary Permanent Canines

   Jane A. Soxman                   

19  Infraocclusion of Mandibular Primary Molars

   Jane A. Soxman                  

20 Space Maintenance

   Jane A. Soxman

21  Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment in the Mixed Dentition

   Jane A. Soxman                       

22  Non-nutritive Sucking and Parafunctional Habits

   Jane A. Soxman                                  

23  Behavior Guidance

  Jane A. Soxman and Janice A. Townsend

24  Caries Risk Assessment

   Christel M. Haberland                        

 25  Clinical Examination of the Infant

    Jane A. Soxman and S. Thikkurissy

26 Clinical Examination of the Patient with Special Healthcare Needs            

  S. Thikkurissy, Giulia M. Castrigano, and AnnMarie Matusak

27          Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children

 Cristina V. Perez

28          Pediatric Oral Medicine

 Christel M. Haberland

Index

About the Editor

Jane A. Soxman, DDS, is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a Fellow in both the American College of Dentists and American Academy of Pediatric Dentists and manuscript reviewer for the journal, General Dentistry. She is a seminar instructor for two general practice residency programs, a national speaker in continuing education, editor of the first edition of the Handbook of Clinical Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry and lead author for Anomalies of the Developing Dentition. She maintains a private pediatric practice in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, USA.