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Dental anxiety in paediatric dentistry Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Abstract Aims: Fear of the dentist can lead the patient to refuse dental treatment and being referred to a hospital for specialized care. Two medicinal tools are often offered: conscious sedation by inhalation of a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen or general anesthesia. The objective of this study is to determine the differences between patients treated with sedation compared to those treated with general anesthesia in pediatric dental care. ...
Emergencies in paediatric dentistry Vrije Universiteit Brussel
INTRODUCTION: Emergencies in pediatric dentistry are a real challenge for any healthcare professional. As pediatric dentists, we are aware that this practitioner has to manage an emotional situation, often the first contact of a young child with dentistry, with sometimes complex clinical circumstances. This review of the different emergency pathologies presents the characteristics, the diagnoses and treatments, analyzed with special attention ...
Cone-beam computed tomography in paediatric dentistry : aspects of justification and optimisation Ghent University
The use of laser Doppler flowmetry in paediatric dentistry Ghent University
BACKGROUND: An early determination of pulpal vitality is crucial with respect to a correct differential diagnosis of revascularisation or necrosis and its treatment. REVIEW: Sensibility tests (cold, heat, electrical pulp test) in combination with radiographs are commonly promoted. However these tests are arbitrary, based on sensations and therefore not always reliable. In such situations registration of pulpal blood flow will be advantageous. ...
CONE-BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Aspects of justification and optimisation Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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Case reports in paediatric dentistry Ghent University
Cone-beam CT in paediatric dentistry: DIMITRA project position statement KU Leuven
DIMITRA (dentomaxillofacial paediatric imaging: an investigation towards low-dose radiation induced risks) is a European multicenter and multidisciplinary project focused on optimizing cone-beam CT exposures for children and adolescents. With increasing use of cone-beam CT for dentomaxillofacial diagnostics, concern arises regarding radiation risks associated with this imaging modality, especially for children. Research evidence concerning ...
Orthodontic treatment recommendation and expected adverse reactions in patients with a history of dental trauma: a survey among general dentists, paediatric dentists and orthodontic specialists KU Leuven
BACKGROUND: Trauma-induced adverse reactions may trigger complications when moving teeth orthodontically. AIM: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of dental practitioners about this topic. DESIGN: A questionnaire survey was organized among general dentists, paediatric dentists, and orthodontists in Flanders (Belgium). Three clinical cases describing trauma-induced tooth damage (tooth ankylosis, apical root resorption, and ...