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021.
Current topics in
pediatric dentistry
Dr. ZIAD EDDIN AL-BAGHDADI
Assistant
Professor, Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy , Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The purpose of this lecture is to discuss two current
topics in the field of pediatric dentistry: (1) new information regarding local
anesthesia administration and the tools available to reduce pain and anxiety
usually associated with "needles", and (2) new materials and techniques in
esthetic dentistry for children for restoring both anterior and posterior
teeth. The information to be presented is based on review of current dental
literature and studies and reports by the author himself.
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2007;19(SI)-Abstr.021
022.
Promoting positive behavior during the dental appointment of
pediatric patients
Dr. AMJAD H. WYNE
Associate Professor in Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Preventive
Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia
Majority of children are well
behaved and compliant dental patients. However, it is critical that these young
patients are handled appropriately. The basic philosophy in pediatric dental
practice is to guide children successfully through various stages of dental
appointment. Critical stages such as a possible separation from parents,
getting into dental chair, the injection, dental procedure, end of the
appointment and return to parents are vital in promoting positive behavior. A
dentist wishing to perform dentistry in children should possess an ability to
guide these good children during the critical stages described above. The
objective of the presentation is to describe various strategies that will take
a dental practitioner successfully through these critical stages of a dental
appointment while treating child patients.
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2007;19(SI)-Abstr.022
023.
Immediate implant
placement and soft tissue management after extraction of retained deciduous
upper lateral incisors
Dr. MONTASER AL- QUTUB
Assistant Professor in Periodontics, Department of Preventive Dental
Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Background: A 45-year-old woman complained
of mobility of retained deciduous upper lateral incisors bilaterally in place
of congenital missing permanent teeth. Patient wanted the best esthetic outcome
including the preservation of the soft tissue and fixed replacement on the same
day of deciduous teeth extraction. Different treatment approaches were
discussed and an immediate implant placement was chosen.
Methods: Evaluation of the gingival
profile (dental papillae on either side of each tooth, gingival contour, free
gingival margin level, and soft tissue thickness) and bone structure was done
first. A Periotome (a cross between mini-elevator and a scalpel, used to severe
the periodontal ligament) was used. A
minimal traumatic extraction technique was performed. Then, an immediate
implant placement with the immediate loading by provisional crown was
completed. A clinical maintenance was kept,
three months follow up was done and the final crowns will be completed six
months later.
Results: Papillae, gingival tissue,
bone structure, esthetic appearance were well maintained and in a stable state
after three months.
Conclusion: Esthetic replacement of congenital missing teeth in
place of retained deciduous lateral incisors can be achieved by proper
evaluation, minimal traumatic extraction technique and immediate implant
placement that will preserve the papillae and gingival tissue.
Saudi Dental Journal
2007;19(SI)-Abstr.023
024.
Updates in
pharmacological control of dental pain: Clinical scenarios
Dr. AHMED M.A. AL-KAHTANI
Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative
Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Orofacial pain is one of the most common types of pain
in nearly 21.8% of the population. Odontalgia occurs in nearly 12.3% of the
population. Selecting drugs for pain control in dentistry should be based on
scientific research rather than clinical impressions. The aim of this lecture based
presentation is to provide the clinician with the latest evidence-based updates
in pharmacologic control of dental pain.
Saudi Dental Journal
2007;19(SI)-Abstr.024
025.
Gingival augmentation: Health and esthetic aspects
Dr. KHALID S. AL-HAMDAN
Assistant Professor and Head, Division of Periodontics, Department of Preventive
Dental Sciences,College of Dentistry,
King Saud
University , Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
In modern dentistry, periodontal plastic surgery has
gained the attention of the general dentist and dental specialists due the high
demand of their patients. Gingival augmentation procedure is considered an
important part of periodontal plastic surgery to optimize health and esthetic
of the dentate oral cavity. The objectives of this report are to review
different techniques for root coverage procedures and to demonstrate how to
increase the amount of keratinized gingiva around the natural dentition. Cases
with one year or more of follow-up will be presented.
Saudi Dental Journal
2007;19(SI)-Abstr.025
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