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pediatric dentistry

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comparison of similarities between things that are otherwise not alike   analogy  
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type of involuntary movement of the body, face,and extremities   athetosis  
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childhood process of becoming independent   autonomy  
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torn away or dislodged by force   avulsed  
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neural disorder of motor function caused by brain damage   cerebral palsy  
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agcual age of pediatric patients   chronoligic age  
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condition that occurs when a tooth is not properly aligned with its opposing tooth   crossbite  
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chromosomal difect that results in abnormal physical characteristics and mental impairment; also called trisomy 21   down syndrome  
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measure of the level of emotional maturity of pediatric patients   emotional age  
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displacement of a tooth from its socket as a result of injury   extrusion  
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procedure to trim or shape a denture to simulate normal tissue appearance   festooning  
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scale designed to evaluate patient behavior   frankl scale  
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displacement of a tooth into its socket as a result of injury   intrusion  
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dislocation   luxation  
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measure of the level of intellectual capacity and development of pediatric patients   mental age  
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disorder in which an individual's intelligence is underdeveloped   mental retardation  
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referring to the brain, nervous system, and nerve pathways   neural  
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concept of open disign used in pediatric dental practices   open bay  
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type of restraining device that holds a pediatric patient's hands, arms, and legs still   papoose board  
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dental specialty concerned with neonatal through adolescent patients, as well as patients with special needs in these age groups   pediatric dentistry  
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after birth   postnatal  
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before birth   prenatal  
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removal of the coronal protion of a vital pulp from a tooth   pulpotomy  
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exaggerated movement of the arms and legs   spasticity  
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type of matrix band used for primary teeth   T-band  
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emphasis of the pediatric dental practice is placed on   prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of the child and adolescent  
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pediatric dentists continue their education for how long   additional 3 years  
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if an isolated area is required for patient care most practices us what   a quiet room  
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dental procedures can be accomplished for patients of all ages if the dental team practices what procedural guidelines:   be honest with the child, consider the child's point of view, always tell, show and do, give positive reinforcement  
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when using restraints for a paient they can be   either physical or pharmagologic  
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at what age should the first dental appointment take place   about 2 years old  
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The american academy of pediatric dentistry recommends radiographic examinations every _______ for children with high risk for tooth decay   6 months  
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when taking xrays on a child what words can you use to help the child understand what you are trying to do   take a picture, using my camera  
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The AAPD recommends cleanings for children how often   at least 2 times per year  
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at what ages should children have daily intake of fluoride   between 6 months and 16 years  
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what is used to reserve the space unitl the permanent tooth erupts   a space maintainer  
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how many appointments does it take to do a stainless steel crown procedure   one  
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what are the 4 steps a patient should remember if a tooth gets knocked out   remain calm, quick action, keep moist, see dentist  
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if you can not reinsert the tooth after it has been knocked out what should you do   transport the tooth in a cup containing milk  
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