Pediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition

Pediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition

Pediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition by M. S. Muthu and Siva Kumar Nuvvula is a comprehensive, student-friendly textbook covering the fundamental principles and current clinical practice of pediatric dentistry.

Published by Elsevier India, the book is structured around the syllabus prescribed by the Dental Council of India and is designed especially for final-year BDS students. Its clear organisation and accessible writing style help students understand essential concepts and apply them during clinical training.

The third edition contains updated clinical information, procedure-based illustrations, flowcharts and step-by-step photographs. A dedicated chapter explains the TeDiE technique for administering local anaesthesia to children, while clinical procedures such as atraumatic restorative treatment and strip-crown placement are demonstrated visually.

Key Features

• Based on the Dental Council of India undergraduate syllabus
• Comprehensive coverage of pediatric and preventive dentistry
• Clear, structured and student-friendly presentation
• Updated principles and current clinical practice guidelines
• Dedicated coverage of child psychology and behaviour guidance
• New chapter explaining the TeDiE local-anaesthesia technique
• Flowcharts included to simplify concepts and procedures
• Step-by-step clinical photographs for important treatments
• Illustrated guidance on ART and strip-crown procedures
• Covers both non-pharmacological and pharmacological management
• Useful for theory, clinical practice and examination preparation
• Suitable for undergraduate students and postgraduate reference

Major Topics Covered

• Introduction to pediatric dentistry
• Growth and development of the craniofacial complex
• Development and eruption of teeth
• Primary, mixed and young permanent dentitions
• Examination, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Child psychology and behavioural development
• Non-pharmacological behaviour guidance
• Pharmacological behaviour management and sedation
• Local anaesthesia in children
• TeDiE local-anaesthesia technique
• Dental caries and early childhood caries
• Caries-risk assessment
• Preventive dentistry and anticipatory guidance
• Fluorides and pit-and-fissure sealants
• Atraumatic restorative treatment
• Restorative dentistry for primary teeth
• Strip crowns and stainless-steel crowns
• Pulpotomy and pulpectomy
• Management of immature permanent teeth
• Apexogenesis and apexification
• Traumatic dental injuries
• Space maintenance and space management
• Interceptive pediatric orthodontics
• Oral habits in children
• Pediatric periodontal conditions
• Pediatric oral surgery
• Children with special healthcare needs
• Pediatric dental emergencies
• Dental care for medically compromised children

Recommended For

• Final-year BDS students
• Undergraduate dental students
• MDS pediatric-dentistry residents
• Pediatric dentists and pedodontists
• General dental practitioners treating children
• Students preparing for university and postgraduate examinations
• Dental colleges and institutional libraries

Book Information

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