Handbook of Clinical Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry

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

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....

• 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

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.