Clinical Cases in Pediatric Dentistry

Wiley-Blackwell's "e;Clinical Cases"e; series is designed to recognize the centrality of clinical cases to the profession by providing actual cases with an academic backbone. Clinical Cases in Pediatric Dentistry applies both theory and practice to real-life pediatric dentistry cases in a clinically relevant format. This unique approach supports the new trend in case-based and problem-based learning, thoroughly covering topics ranging from infant oral health to complex pulp therapy. Highly illustrated in full color, Clinical Cases in Pediatric Dentistry's format fosters independent learning and prepares the reader for case-based examinations. The book presents actual clinical cases, accompanied by academic commentary, that question and educate the reader about essential topics in pediatric dentistry. Each chapter's progression from common to increasingly challenging clinical cases enables the reader to build their skills, aiding the ability to think critically and independently. Clinical Cases in Pediatric Dentistry's case-based format is particularly useful for pre-doctoral dental students, post-graduate residents and pediatric dentists preparing for Board examinations. The book will also appeal to students and their faculty in pediatric dentistry departments. It will be of interest to practicing pediatric dentists and family dentists as well.

Wiley-Blackwell's "Clinical Cases" series is designed to recognizethe centrality of clinical cases to the profession by providingactual cases with an academic backbone. Clinical Cases inPediatric Dentistry applies both theory and practice toreal-life pediatric dentistry cases in a clinically relevantformat. This unique approach supports the new trend in case-basedand problem-based learning, thoroughly covering topics ranging frominfant oral health to complex pulp therapy. Highly illustrated infull color, Clinical Cases in Pediatric Dentistry's formatfosters independent learning and prepares the reader for case-basedexaminations.The book presents actual clinical cases, accompanied by academiccommentary, that question and educate the reader about essentialtopics in pediatric dentistry. Each chapter's progression fromcommon to increasingly challenging clinical cases enables thereader to build their skills, aiding the ability to thinkcritically and independently.Clinical Cases in Pediatric Dentistry's case-based formatis particularly useful for pre-doctoral dental students,post-graduate residents and pediatric dentists preparing for Boardexaminations. The book will also appeal to students and theirfaculty in pediatric dentistry departments. It will be of interestto practicing pediatric dentists and family dentists as well.

1. Infant Oral Health.Dental Development.Habits.Early Childhood Caries.Prevention, Fluoride.Health Promotion.2. Growth And Development.Orthodontic Assessment.Malocclusions.Space Management.Interceptive Treatment.3. Behavior Management And Pain Control.Non-Pharmacological Behavior Management.Pharmacological Behavior Management.Intra-Operative Pain Control.Post-Operative Pain Control.4. Oral Medicine And Oral-facial Pathology.Dental Anomalies.Soft Tissue Lesions.Oral-facial Infections.Craniofacial Disorders.5. Oral-Facial Trauma.Primary Teeth.Permanent Teeth.Soft Tissue.Bone Trauma.6. Medically Compromised Patients.Bleeding Disorders.Respiratory Disorders.Congenital Heart Disease.Immunocompromised Patients.Oncology Patients.Neurological Disorders.Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases.7. Special Needs Patients.Oral Hygiene.Behavior Management.Treatment Planning.8. Complex Restorative Dentistry*.Dental Materials.Complex Restorative Treatment Plans.9. Complex Pulp Therapy*.Pulp Vitality.Pulpotomy vs. Pulpectomy.Immature Permanent Teeth.10. Medical Emergencies.Prevention and Preparation.Emergency Drugs.Airway Management.Allergic Reactions.11. Complex Co-Morbidities.Cases Which Present With Several Systemic And Oral-facial Conditions.(*Basic restorative dentistry and pulp therapy will be elements in many of the chapters)