Pediatric Dentistry

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...

SDF Action in Proximal Caries Lesions

INTRODUCTION Silver diammine fluoride (SDF) solution is easily applied to caries lesions that meet...

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...

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

In the last 7 decades, there has been much interest in preventing dental injuries...

Digital Radiography for Tots and Teens

INTRODUCTION Digital radiography offers many advantages over the use of x-ray film in pediatric...

Flowable Composites: Aesthetics for Tots and Teens

INTRODUCTION Parents are concerned about aesthetics for their children. Aesthetic dentistry can provide a...

Early Childhood Caries: Taking Treatment Out of the Hospital

Although most parents know that babies should get rid of the bottle at the...

Pediatric Impressions Simplified

Taking impressions on pediatric patients can prove to be clinically difficult. The patient tends...

Traumatic Intrusion of a Tooth: A Case Report

Traumatic tooth displacement is a common injury affecting children and adolescents. Although sometimes challenging...

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...