Under 18's whitening and Enamel diseases
Overview:
More children are being diagnosed with developmental dental diseases and enamel diseases like Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation and Amelogenesis Imperfecta. This lecture will cover the possible Aetiology relating to such diseases and how obtaining a full birth, family and social history is vital to make a full clinical diagnosis. Minimal invasive treatments and early prevention will be discussed and the longterm prognosis and patient management.
This highly informative lecture will also cover, whitening in aligners, how teeth discolour may after orthodontics, and the medicines children are prescribed for skin, mental health and ASD that may also cause discolouration. Children's diet and health is also highlighted and how we as dentists can help manage and treat these children in a calm and sensitive way.
Aim:
To provide delegates with knowledge in providing Under 18's with the appropriate and suitable dental treatment for tooth discolouration and enamel disease and tooth whitening techniques followed by Icon Resin Infiltration.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the session the delegates will be able to:
Know the best questions to ask in a sensitive manner.
To understand the child's medical and dental history to help you make a full clinical diagnosis
Understand the options for tooth whitening for patients with enamel defects and explore the scientific research of tooth whitening
Feel confident in providing under 18's suffering from developmental dental defects with the appropriate treatment.
Identify the various treatment options to improve the health and aesthetics of under 18's
Present an appropriate treatment plan to parents and patients explaining risks and benefits, advantages and disadvantages
Discuss strategies to manage problems associated with tooth whitening and sensitivity with under 18's
Understand the long term after care, maintenance and monitoring for children with enamel diseases