This document discusses the scope of pedodontics. It begins by defining pedodontics as the branch of dentistry concerned with providing comprehensive dental care to children. It then discusses the stages of childhood and aims/objectives of pedodontics, which include a focus on overall health, prevention over treatment, and comprehensive oral healthcare. The document outlines the various areas and specialties within the scope of pedodontics, including restorative dentistry, oral surgery, preventive dentistry, and others. It also discusses behavior management techniques, treating special patients, diagnosis/treatment planning, preventive dentistry procedures, operative procedures, traumatic dental injuries, and the father of pediatric dentistry in India.

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Sri Aurobindo College Of
Dentistry
Department of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry

2. G U I D E D B Y
Scopes of
Pedodontics
1. Dr. Bharath Bhushan Sir
2. Dr. Khushboo Barjatya Ma’am
3. Dr. Binti Rani Chand Ma’am
4. Dr. Preene Juneja Ma’am
5. Dr. Abhilasha M.Tripathi Ma’am
6. Dr. Hariom Meena Sir SUBMITTED BY:-
Raksha Malviya (2017-18)
Roll no.- 54

3. Introduction
 Pedodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned
with providing comprehensive dental care and
treatment for the child patient ,mking it the most
satisfying and rewarding specialty of dentistry

4. Stages of Childhood
 Although the term “child” is used to cover all age
groups from birth to age - 13 years
 WHO terminology refers to
- Newborns : 1-28 days
- Infants: upto 12 months
- Children: 1-10 years
- Adolescents:10-13 years

5. Aims
To determine what is the best
for the child at that moment.
What is best for the adult to
whom the child will eventually
grow.

6. Objectives
 Overall health of the child should be of primary
concern
 Prevention is always better than cure ;prevention
should be the prime objective rather than treatment
 While selecting the treatment modality of
pedodontist should always focus on the
comprehensive oral health care of the child
 The developing dentition in a growing child need
to be monitored by the pedodontist constantly from
the begining

7.  A pedodontist needs to update his knowledge
with the recent advancment in the specialty to be
able to deliver quality dental care to the child.
 Pedodontists are also well trained psychologists
and should form a solid foundation for the child
patient by instilling in him a positive dental
attitude.

8. Father of Paediatric Dentistry in India
Dr Bal Raj
Vacher
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Life journey:
21-02-1921 to
01-03-2012 •.
Father of
pediatric
dentistry in
india •.

9. SCOPESRestorative dentistry
Oral medicine
Dental radiology
cariology
Preventive dentistry
Oral surgery
Oral
rehabilitation
Materials
science
Special
Care dentistry
immunology
neonatology
Child psychology
Preventive
orthodontics
endodontics
periodontics
Allied
Health science

10. Scope of Pedodontics
 It is based on the basic knowledge from various
odontological , medical and behavioral science that
applies to the unique situations of developing child
and adolescent.
 Paediatric dentistry also includes treatment and
early diagnosis of oral diseases and condition found
in child and adolescent mouth including caries,
peroidontal abescess and mineralization defects, etc.
 Paediatric dentistry is an integrated science of all the
dental specialties.

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 The dentist who wants to master the art of child
dentistry has to know when to transform his
knowledge from other branches and modify the
treatment according to the child’s needs.

12. Behavior Management
 Be honest with a child.
 Consider the child’s point of view.
 Use “tell, show, do”.
 Give positive reinforcement.

13. Special patients
 Mental retardation
- Mild mental retardation describes individuals
with IQs ranging from 50-55 to 70.
-Moderate mental retardation describes
individuals with IQs ranging from 35-40 to 50-55.
-Severe mental retardation describes individuals
with IQs ranging from 20-25 to 35-40.
-Profound mental retardation describes
individuals with IQs ranging from below 20 to 25.

14. Diagnosis And Treatment Planning
 Medical and dental history
-Past hospitalization and surgeries.
-Date of child’s last visit to the physician.
-Medications, daily medications.
- Unfavorable reaction to any medicine, allergies.
-Weight at birth and any problems at birth.
-Levels of learning.
-Mains concern about the child’s dental health.
-Finger, thumb, or pacifier habits.

15. -Fluoride and toothbrush habits.
-Inherited family dental characteristics.
 Clinical examination
-Radiographic examination
-Extraoral examination
-Intraoral examination
-Clinical examination

16. Preventive Dentistry
 Oral hygiene
geared to improving a child’s brushing and flossing
technique.
 Fluorides
Children between 6 month and age 16 should take in
fluoride daily.
 Diet
Review specific nutrients a child needs to grows.
 Sealants
Applied to the teeth to help keeps them cavity free.

17. Operative Procedures
 Restorative
-amalgam
-composites
 Endodontics procedures
-pulp capping
-pulpotomy
 Prosthodontics procedures
-stainless steel crowns

18. Traumatic injuries
Causes of dental injuries to children
Automobile accidents
Bicycles accidents
Sports injuries
Child abuse

19. Types of Injuries
 Fractured anterior teeth
 Documentation of accident includes
-Clinical examination
-Radiographs
-Vitality testing
 Traumatic intrusion
The tooth is forcibly driven into the alveolus so that
only a portion of the crown is visible .

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