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Pediatric Dentistry

CH 57- Pediatric Dentistry

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What is the term used to compare similarities between things that are otherwise not alike? Analogy
Term used to describe the type of involuntary movement of the body, face and extremities. Athetosis
Term given to describe the childhood process of becoming independent. Autonomy
Term used to describe something being torn away or dislodged by force. Avulsed
Term to describe a neural disorder of motor function caused by brain damage. Cerebral Palsy
Term to describe the actual age of pediatric patients. Chronological Age
Term given to shape or conform an object. Contour
Term given to describe a chronosomal defect that results in abnormal physical characteristics and mental impairment; AKA Trisomy 21. Down Syndrome
Term given to measure the level of emotional maturity of pediatric patients. Emotional Age
Term used to describe the displacement of a tooth from its socket as a result of injury. Extrusion
Type of measurement designed to evaluate patient behavior. Frankl Scale
Term used to describe a disorder that limits a person in intellectual function and adaptive behavior, including social and practical skills. Intellectual Disability
Term used to describe the displacement of a tooth into its socket as a result of injury. Intrusion
Term given in regards to dislocation. Luxation
Term given to measure the level of intellectual capacity and development of pediatric patients. Mental Age
Term given referring to the brain, nervous system, and nerve pathways. Neural
The concept of open design used in pediatric dental practices. Open Bay
The type of stabilization device that holds the pediatric patient's hands, arms, and legs still. Papoose Board
What is the name given to the dental specialty concerned with neonatal through adolescent patients? Pediatric Dentistry
Term used for after birth. Postnatal
Term used in regards to the removal of the coronal portion of a vital pulp from a tooth. Pulpotomy
Term used to describe exaggerated movement of the arms and legs. Spasticity
What is the type of matrix band used for primary teeth? T-band
Before birth Prenatal
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