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Pediatric Dentistry

Behavior management, pulp therapy in primary teeth, dental trauma classification, and preventive care — structured for OSCE, viva, and board exams.

What examiners focus on

Behavior management techniques — tell-show-do, distraction, conscious sedation indications
Pulpotomy vs pulpectomy — indications, materials, and technique differences
Dental trauma in children — Ellis classification, luxation injuries, and follow-up protocols
Stainless steel crown technique and indications in primary molars
Preventive strategies — fluoride varnish, fissure sealants, and diet counseling
LA dosage calculation for children and maximum safe dose
Management of the medically compromised child in the dental chair

Pulpotomy vs pulpectomy is the most tested question — know the exact indications for each and never mix them up.
Trauma questions always expect Ellis classification first, then management by class — practice the table.
Behavior management vivas want you to escalate logically — start non-pharmacological, then explain when sedation is justified.
Always calculate LA dose by weight before answering — examiners will ask "how much lidocaine for a 20kg child?"
Preventive care questions are easy marks — mention fluoride concentration, sealant indications, and recall interval.

Non-pharmacological and pharmacological techniques with OSCE application.

Indications, materials, technique, and the decision framework examiners expect.

Classification, emergency management, and follow-up for traumatic dental injuries.