Step-by-step Procedure Manual on Atraumatic Restorative Treatment

Atraumatic restorative treatment is a procedure that removes carious tissue from teeth using only hand instruments. This procedure is performed when patients live in areas where basic services are lacking.

To perform a correct caries removal technique, it is essential to know the instruments and the handling of the restoration material. Glass ionomer is the material of choice to restore carious teeth.

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The manual that we share offers us several tips on atraumatic restorative treatment, such as the caries removal procedure and handling of the restoration material.

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Holmgren CJ, Roux D, Doméjean S. Traitement restaurateur atraumatique (ART). Une approche a minima de la prise en charge des lésions carieuses. Réalités Cliniques 2011; 22: 245–256.

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Management of antibiotics in odontogenic infections in pediatric dentistry

Odontogenic infections in children spread rapidly in various areas of the head and neck. That is why it is important for the specialist to take immediate action to avoid putting the patient's life at risk.

Antibiotic treatment in pediatric dentistry should be carried out taking into account the pharmacodynamic characteristics of the pediatric patient. The pediatric dentist must know the drug and the recommended doses to avoid adverse reactions or resistance.

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We share two videos on the correct use and management of the most used antibiotics in infections of odontogenic origin in pediatric dentistry.

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Management of general and local anesthesia and sedation in pediatric dentistry

The dentist must determine the type of anesthesia to be used in dental treatment in a pediatric patient. The use of anesthesia aims to reduce the patient's stress and anxiety.

In complex cases it is advisable to use general anesthesia or conscious sedation, after adequate preparation of the child to avoid risks during the dental procedure.

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We share an article that offers us important information on the use, management and complications of local and general anesthesia and sedation in pediatric dentistry.

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Lola Adewale MBChB DCH FRCA. Anaesthesia for paediatric dentistry. Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain j Volume 12 Number 6 2012.

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Clear Aligners for Early Treatment of Anterior Crossbite - Indications and Benefits

Anterior crossbite is a sagittal plane malocclusion, and is characterized when one or more upper incisors have a lingual position with respect to the lower incisors.

The detection and treatment of the anterior crossbite must be at an early age, in this way we stop the factors that trigger this malocclusion and avoid abnormal growth of the jaws.

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We share an article that presents the advantages and benefits of transparent aligners in the correction of anterior crossbite in patients with mixed dentition, regarding two reported cases.

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Ameloblastoma in a pediatric patient - Characteristics, treatment and clinical case

Ameloblastoma is an odontogenic tumor, non-malignant but locally aggressive, with high recurrence, and is evidenced as a facial swelling, or sometimes as a radiographic finding.

The patient refers symptoms such as pain, dental mobility, malocclusion and others. Treatment is surgical, and can be conservative or radical, and the technique to be used will depend on the pathological and radiographic evaluation of the tumor.

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Indications for Hall technique usage in pediatric dentistry

Steel crowns in pediatric dentistry are used when the dental tissue is seriously affected by advanced caries or dental trauma. The procedure is simple and inexpensive, making it an excellent restoration option.

The Hall technique is a minimally invasive technique that controls the progression of caries, making it a much simpler procedure with less preparation.

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Atraumatic Restorative Treatment - Step-by-step procedure manual

The Atraumatic Restorative Treatment is the caries removal procedure with manual instruments, without rotating equipment, low cost and without anesthesia.

The ART will remove the caries leaving a thicker tooth structure, stopping the caries until the exfoliation of the primary tooth. An adhesive restorative material such as glass ionomer is then placed.

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