Pediatric Dentistry A Clinical Approach [Hardcover]

Pediatric Dentistry: A Clinical Approach, Third Edition provides a uniquely clear, comprehensive, and clinical approach to the dental treatment of children and adolescents.

• Offers systematic coverage of all clinical, scientific and social topics relating to pediatric dentistry
• Thoroughly revised and updated new edition, with an increased focus on evidence based care
• Includes three new chapters on genetics, child abuse and neglected children, and ethics
• Pedodontic endodontics is now covered by two chapters – one on primary teeth and one on young permanent teeth
• Features a companion website with interactive self-assessment questions

About the Editors, vii

Contributors, viii

Preface to the Second Edition, xi

Preface to the Third Edition, xii

About the Companion Website, xiii

1 Pediatric Oral Health and Pediatric Dentistry: The Perspectives, 1
Sven Poulsen, Göran Koch, Ivar Espelid, and Dorte Haubek

2 Growth and Pubertal Development, 4
Anders Juul, Sven Kreiborg, and Katharina M. Main

3 Child and Adolescent Psychological Development, 15
Anders G. Broberg and Gunilla Klingberg

4 Tooth Development and Disturbances in Number and Shape of Teeth, 28
Göran Koch, Irma Thesleff, and Sven Kreiborg

5 Eruption and Shedding of Teeth, 40
Göran Koch, Sven Kreiborg, and Jens O. Andreasen

6 Dental Fear and Behavior Management Problems, 55
Gunilla Klingberg and Kristina Arnrup

7 Case History and CllÃ8