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The PEEL Technique: A New Paradigm in Infant Tongue-Tie Release

INTRODUCTION Infant ankyloglossia is a condition that can have serious adverse sequela if left untreated. Though Hogan et al1 place the incidence at.

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Pediatric Dentistry Todays Dental News

SDF Action in Proximal Caries Lesions

INTRODUCTION Silver diammine fluoride (SDF) solution is easily applied to caries lesions that meet the eye of the dentist. However, lesions that develop.

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Pediatric Dentistry

Easy Flows It: A Single-Shade Flowable as a Direct Restorative in Primary Dentition

INTRODUCTION It is no secret that caring for children’s restorative needs in the dental office comes with challenges and unpredictability. Delivering successful restorative.

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Pediatric Dentistry

Universal-Size Mouthguards: An Affordable Alternative for the Young Athlete

In the last 7 decades, there has been much interest in preventing dental injuries that occur during participation in sports.1-16 Teeth can be.

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Pediatric Dentistry

Digital Radiography for Tots and Teens

INTRODUCTION Digital radiography offers many advantages over the use of x-ray film in pediatric and adolescent dentistry. The author has had the pleasure.

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Flowable Composites: Aesthetics for Tots and Teens

INTRODUCTION Parents are concerned about aesthetics for their children. Aesthetic dentistry can provide a beautiful smile that parents and their children desire. Self.

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Early Childhood Caries: Taking Treatment Out of the Hospital

Although most parents know that babies should get rid of the bottle at the age of one, and should never go to sleep.

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Pediatric Impressions Simplified

Taking impressions on pediatric patients can prove to be clinically difficult. The patient tends to exhibit apprehension, poor cooperation, and rejection due to.

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Pediatric Dentistry

Traumatic Intrusion of a Tooth: A Case Report

Traumatic tooth displacement is a common injury affecting children and adolescents. Although sometimes challenging to diagnose, tooth intrusion, aspiration, and ingestion may lead.

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Partially Erupted Teeth: Seal…or Wait and Hope? A Glass Ionomer Alternative

Often when a permanent molar erupts, the occlusal caries process develops before the tooth is fully erupted into the mouth. This leaves the.

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