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<p>Brief Contents</p> <p>About the Author xix</p> <p>Preface xxi</p> <p>Acknowledgments xxiii</p> <p>List of Abbreviations xxv</p> <p>How to Read this Book xxix</p> <p>1 Health History Treatment Modifications 1</p> <p>2 Extraoral Exam, Intraoral Exam, and Oral Cancer Screening 47</p> <p>3 Radiographs and Interpretation 67</p> <p>4 Treatment Planning 103</p> <p>5 Preventive Dentistry 115</p> <p>6 Periodontics 151</p> <p>7 Operative Dentistry 173</p> <p>8 Endodontics 209</p> <p>9 Oral Surgery 255</p> <p>10 Toothaches 307</p> <p>11 Crown and Bridge 323</p> <p>12 Complete Dentures 377</p> <p>13 Removable Partial Dentures 437</p> <p>14 Implant Crowns 493</p> <p>15 Occlusal Guards 515</p> <p>16 Dental Pharmacology 533</p> <p>17 Pediatric Dentistry 575</p> <p>18 Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation 605</p> <p>Appendix A: International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines 621</p> <p>Appendix B: Basic Life Support 651</p> <p>Appendix C: Evidence-based Dentistry Pyramid 657</p> <p>Appendix D: Ergonomics for the Dentist, Patient, and Dental Assistant 659</p> <p>Appendix E: “CAMBRA” CAries Management By Risk Assessment 665</p> <p>Index 669</p> <p>Contents</p> <p>About the Author xix</p> <p>Preface xxi</p> <p>Acknowledgments xxiii</p> <p>List of Abbreviations xxv</p> <p>How to Read this Book xxix</p> <p><b>1 Health History Treatment Modifications 1</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions 2</p> <p>Relevance 3</p> <p>Treatment Planning 3</p> <p>ADA Health History Form 3</p> <p>General Guidelines 3</p> <p>Demographic Data 3</p> <p>Dental Information 6</p> <p>Medical History 7</p> <p>Alphabetized Conditions with Treatment Modifications 7</p> <p>Medications 33</p> <p>Lab Values 36</p> <p>Miscellaneous Terms 36</p> <p>ASA Physical Status Classification System 36</p> <p>Medical Consultations 38</p> <p>Sample Form 38</p> <p>Charting Template 39</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 39</p> <p>Troubleshooting 39</p> <p>Tips 39</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions Answered 40</p> <p>References 42</p> <p><b>2 Extraoral Exam, Intraoral Exam, and Oral Cancer Screening 47</b></p> <p>Real-Life Questions and Comments 48</p> <p>Relevance 48</p> <p>Purpose of the EOE, IOE, and OCS 48</p> <p>Oral Cancer 49</p> <p>Risk Factors 49</p> <p>Signs and Symptoms 49</p> <p>Prognosis 50</p> <p>Treatment 50</p> <p>Risk Reduction 50</p> <p>Screening Frequency 50</p> <p>Armamentarium 51</p> <p>Procedural Steps 51</p> <p>Detecting Oral Cancer Guide from the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) 56</p> <p>Adjunctive Technologies 58</p> <p>The American Dental Association Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation of Potentially Malignant Disorders in the Oral Cavity 58</p> <p>Referral 59</p> <p>Informed Refusal 60</p> <p>Clinical Pearls: Tips 60</p> <p>Real-Life Questions and Comments Answered 64</p> <p>References 65</p> <p><b>3 Radiographs and Interpretation 67</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions 68</p> <p>Relevance 69</p> <p>Types of Radiographs 69</p> <p>Bitewing 69</p> <p>Periapical 69</p> <p>Panoramic 69</p> <p>Occlusal 69</p> <p>Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) 70</p> <p>Treatment Planning 70</p> <p>Recommendations for Prescribing Dental Radiographs 70</p> <p>Informed Consents 74</p> <p>Informed Refusal 74</p> <p>Verbal Consents 74</p> <p>Procedural Steps 74</p> <p>Radiographic Interpretation 75</p> <p>Diagnostic Image Criteria 75</p> <p>Diagnosis 75</p> <p>Additional Considerations 77</p> <p>Panoramic Anatomy 83</p> <p>Periapical Anatomy 84</p> <p>Referrals 86</p> <p>Charting Template 87</p> <p>Billing Clarifications 87</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 88</p> <p>Troubleshooting 88</p> <p>Tips 92</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions Answered 96</p> <p>References 100</p> <p><b>4 Treatment Planning 103</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions 104</p> <p>Relevance 104</p> <p>Treatment Planning Phases 105</p> <p>Special Sequencing Considerations 106</p> <p>Tooth Replacement Options 107</p> <p>Pediatric Treatment Planning 108</p> <p>Referrals 108</p> <p>Treatment Plan, Refusal, and Informed Consent Forms 109</p> <p>Charting Template 109</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 110</p> <p>Troubleshooting 110</p> <p>Tips 111</p> <p>Miscellaneous 112</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions Answered 112</p> <p>References 113</p> <p><b>5 Preventive Dentistry 115</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions 116</p> <p>Relevance 117</p> <p>Treatment Planning 118</p> <p>Armamentarium 118</p> <p>Clinical/Radiographic Exam 118</p> <p>Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) 119</p> <p>Background 119</p> <p>Oral Hygiene Instructions 125</p> <p>Motivational Interviewing 125</p> <p>Basics 125</p> <p>Specific Populations 128</p> <p>Nutritional Counseling 130</p> <p>Background 130</p> <p>Nutritional Counseling for Oral Health 131</p> <p>Additional Nutritional Counseling for Specific Populations 132</p> <p>Tobacco Cessation 133</p> <p>Procedural Steps 133</p> <p>Infant Prophylaxis 133</p> <p>Child Prophylaxis 134</p> <p>Adult Prophylaxis 134</p> <p>Sealants 135</p> <p>Preventive Resin Restoration 136</p> <p>Fluoride Varnish 136</p> <p>Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) 137</p> <p>Postoperative Instructions 140</p> <p>Erosion, Abrasion, and Attrition Prevention 140</p> <p>Xerostomia 141</p> <p>Thumb-sucking and Pacifiers 141</p> <p>Sports Injuries 142</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 142</p> <p>Tips 142</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions Answered 144</p> <p>References 146</p> <p><b>6 Periodontics 151</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions 152</p> <p>Relevance 153</p> <p>What is Periodontal Disease? 153</p> <p>Diagnosis: New Classification of Periodontitis 153</p> <p>Chairside Guide to Periodontitis Staging and Grading 154</p> <p>Periodontal Diagnosis Flowchart 156</p> <p>Clinical Attachment Level 156</p> <p>Furcation 156</p> <p>Mobility 157</p> <p>Occlusal Trauma 157</p> <p>Fremitus 157</p> <p>What Is a Periodontal Abscess? 157</p> <p>The Periodontal–Systemic Connection 158</p> <p>Radiographic Findings 159</p> <p>Treatment Planning 159</p> <p>Assignment of Periodontal Maintenance Recall Schedule 160</p> <p>When to Refer to a Periodontist 160</p> <p>Armamentarium 161</p> <p>Hand Instrument Advice 162</p> <p>Prophy Angle and Polishing Paste 162</p> <p>Ultrasonic Scaler 162</p> <p>Procedural Steps 163</p> <p>Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation 163</p> <p>Scaling and Root Planing 164</p> <p>One-Month Reevaluation 165</p> <p>Periodontal Maintenance 165</p> <p>Periodontal Abscess Treatment 166</p> <p>Prognosis 166</p> <p>Charting Template 167</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 167</p> <p>Troubleshooting 167</p> <p>Tips 167</p> <p>Miscellaneous 168</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions Answered 169</p> <p>References 171</p> <p><b>7 Operative Dentistry 173</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions 174</p> <p>Relevance 175</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Exam 175</p> <p>Treatment Planning 176</p> <p>Informed Consent 176</p> <p>Armamentarium 177</p> <p>Procedural Steps 178</p> <p>Cavity Preparation: External and Internal Outline Forms 178</p> <p>Cavity Preparation: Principles and Tips 183</p> <p>Cavity Restoration: Principles and Tips 185</p> <p>Other Restorative Scenarios 190</p> <p>Tips for Getting Good Anatomy 193</p> <p>Postoperative Instructions 194</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 195</p> <p>Troubleshooting 195</p> <p>Tips 200</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions Answered 202</p> <p>References 207</p> <p><b>8 Endodontics 209</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Scenarios 210</p> <p>Relevance 212</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Exam 212</p> <p>Diagnostic Testing 213</p> <p>Pulp Sensitivity Testing 215</p> <p>Periapical Testing 217</p> <p>Biting Test 217</p> <p>Mobility 217</p> <p>Anesthetic Test 217</p> <p>Diagnostic Terminology 218</p> <p>Formulation of Pulpal and Periradicular Diagnoses 219</p> <p>Types of Tooth Fractures 220</p> <p>Treatment Type and Indications 221</p> <p>AAE Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment Form and Guidelines 222</p> <p>Treatment Planning 224</p> <p>Referral to an Endodontist 224</p> <p>Sample Referral Form 225</p> <p>Informed Consent 225</p> <p>Sample Informed Consent Form 226</p> <p>Armamentarium 227</p> <p>Dental Materials 230</p> <p>Endodontic Access 231</p> <p>Rules of Symmetry 232</p> <p>Teeth and Relevant Information 232</p> <p>Endodontic Access Tips 235</p> <p>Procedural Steps 235</p> <p>Pulpotomy 236</p> <p>Pulpectomy 236</p> <p>Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment 237</p> <p>Follow-up 242</p> <p>Postoperative Instructions 244</p> <p>Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment 244</p> <p>Pulpotomy, Pulpectomy, or Pulpal Debridement 245</p> <p>Internal Bleaching 245</p> <p>Procedural Accidents 245</p> <p>Charting Template 245</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 246</p> <p>Troubleshooting 246</p> <p>Tips 247</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Scenarios Answered 247</p> <p>References 252</p> <p><b>9 Oral Surgery 255</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions 256</p> <p>Relevance 257</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Exam 257</p> <p>Treatment Planning 265</p> <p>Additional Tips 265</p> <p>Referral to Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon 266</p> <p>Informed Consent 266</p> <p>Armamentarium 267</p> <p>Other Equipment and Materials 268</p> <p>Extraction Steps 271</p> <p>Related Surgical Procedures 279</p> <p>Extraction Postoperative Instructions 288</p> <p>Charting Template 290</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 291</p> <p>Troubleshooting 291</p> <p>Tips 296</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions Answered 299</p> <p>References 304</p> <p><b>10 Toothaches 307</b></p> <p>Real-Life Questions, Concerns, and Comments 308</p> <p>Relevance 309</p> <p>Treatment Planning 309</p> <p>Dental Trauma Armamentarium 312</p> <p>Nonodontogenic Toothaches (Referred Pain) 312</p> <p>Teledentistry and Toothaches 314</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 315</p> <p>Troubleshooting 315</p> <p>Tips 317</p> <p>Real-Life Questions, Concerns, and Demands Answered 319</p> <p>References 321</p> <p><b>11 Crown and Bridge 323</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Scenarios 324</p> <p>Relevance 326</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Exam 326</p> <p>Treatment Planning Considerations 328</p> <p>Terms Used in this Chapter 328</p> <p>Ferrule 329</p> <p>Biologic Width 329</p> <p>Indications and Considerations for Crowns 331</p> <p>Indications and Considerations for Bridges 333</p> <p>Author’s Crown Material Decision Tree 334</p> <p>Crown Material Properties 336</p> <p>Crown Reduction Guidelines 338</p> <p>Tripe Tray versus Full Arch Impressions 341</p> <p>Bite Registration 342</p> <p>Referrals 342</p> <p>Consents 343</p> <p>Shade Selection 343</p> <p>Background 344</p> <p>Steps 344</p> <p>Procedural Steps 344</p> <p>Crowns 344</p> <p>Bridges 351</p> <p>Crown/Bridge Materials and Cement Types 356</p> <p>Adjusting Crown/Bridge Materials 356</p> <p>Alternative Steps 357</p> <p>Removing (“Sectioning”) a Crown 357</p> <p>Removing (“Sectioning”) a Bridge 359</p> <p>Seven Scenarios Involving Removable Partial Dentures/Complete Dentures 360</p> <p>Core Buildup 362</p> <p>Post and Core 363</p> <p>Lab Prescriptions 363</p> <p>Crown 364</p> <p>Bridge 364</p> <p>Postoperative Instructions 365</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 366</p> <p>Troubleshooting 366</p> <p>Tips 369</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Scenarios Answered 372</p> <p>References 375</p> <p><b>12 Complete Dentures 377</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions 378</p> <p>Relevance 379</p> <p>Setting Realistic Expectations 379</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Exam 380</p> <p>Evaluation of Existing Dentures for Replacement 380</p> <p>Evaluation of Edentulous Patient Prior to Denture Fabrication 383</p> <p>Evaluation of Dentate Patient Prior to Denture Fabrication 387</p> <p>Treatment Planning 388</p> <p>Consent Forms 389</p> <p>Complete Denture Procedural Steps 392</p> <p>Appointment 1: Preliminary Impressions 392</p> <p>Appointment 2: Final Impression 393</p> <p>Appointment 3: Wax Occlusal Rims 399</p> <p>Teeth Setting Guidelines 406</p> <p>Appointment 4: Tooth Try-in 408</p> <p>Appointment 5: Denture Delivery 411</p> <p>Appointment 6: 24-Hour Follow-up 415</p> <p>Appointment 7: One-Week Follow-up 416</p> <p>Appointment 8+: Denture Adjustment 416</p> <p>Periodic Oral Evaluation (Recall Exam) 416</p> <p>Related Procedural Steps 417</p> <p>Interim (Temporary) Dentures 417</p> <p>Immediate Dentures 417</p> <p>Complete Denture Opposing Cast Metal RPD 419</p> <p>Complete Denture Opposing Dentition 419</p> <p>Complete Denture Opposing Existing Complete Denture 419</p> <p>Duplicate Existing Dentures 420</p> <p>Repairs, Relines, Repositions, Additions, and What the Lab Needs from You 420</p> <p>Lab Prescriptions 423</p> <p>Postoperative Instructions 424</p> <p>Complete Denture Instructions 424</p> <p>Troubleshooting 426</p> <p>Miscellaneous Advice 432</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions Answered 434</p> <p>References 436</p> <p><b>13 Removable Partial Dentures 437</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Scenarios 438</p> <p>Relevance 440</p> <p>Setting Patients’ Expectations 441</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Exam 441</p> <p>Treatment Planning 442</p> <p>Sequencing 442</p> <p>Treatment Needs Prior to Fabricating a Partial (if Indicated) 442</p> <p>Selecting Appliance Type 444</p> <p>Kennedy Classification and Relevant Terms 445</p> <p>Procedural Steps 446</p> <p>Consent Form 446</p> <p>Cast Metal RPDs 446</p> <p>Repairs, Relines, Repositions, Additions, and What the Lab Needs from You 467</p> <p>Stayplates (Also Known as Acrylic Resin Partial, Interim Partial, Treatment Partial, Transitional Partial, Flipper) 474</p> <p>Flexible Partials 476</p> <p>Essix Appliances 478</p> <p>Immediate Partials 480</p> <p>Complete Dentures Opposing Cast Metal RPDs 481</p> <p>Lab Prescriptions 481</p> <p>Cast Metal RPDs 481</p> <p>Stayplates 482</p> <p>Flexible Partials 482</p> <p>Essix Appliances 483</p> <p>Immediate Partials 483</p> <p>Postoperative Instructions 483</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 485</p> <p>Troubleshooting 485</p> <p>Tips 486</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Scenarios Answered 486</p> <p>References 491</p> <p><b>14 Implant Crowns 493</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions 494</p> <p>Relevance 495</p> <p>Treatment Planning 495</p> <p>Indications and Contraindications for Dental Implants 495</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Exam 496</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Dimensions for Implants 496</p> <p>Cement- Versus Screw-Retained Implant Crown 497</p> <p>Restorative Materials 498</p> <p>Referral to an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon or a Periodontist 498</p> <p>Discussion with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon or a Periodontist 499</p> <p>Implant Parts to Order 499</p> <p>Procedural Steps 499</p> <p>Surgical Stent 499</p> <p>Final Impression 500</p> <p>Soft Tissue Cast 502</p> <p>Provisional Implant Crown 503</p> <p>Implant Crown Delivery 504</p> <p>Lab Prescriptions 507</p> <p>Diagnostic Tooth Wax-Up and Surgical Stent 507</p> <p>Soft Tissue Cast 507</p> <p>Soft Tissue Cast and Screw- or Cement-Retained Provisional Crown 507</p> <p>Soft Tissue Cast and Screw-Retained PFM Crown 508</p> <p>Soft Tissue Cast and Cement-Retained PFM Crown 508</p> <p>Follow-Up 508</p> <p>Maintenance 510</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 511</p> <p>Troubleshooting 511</p> <p>Tips 511</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions Answered 512</p> <p>References 513</p> <p><b>15 Occlusal Guards 515</b></p> <p>Real-Life Comments and Questions 516</p> <p>Relevance 516</p> <p>TMD Terminology 517</p> <p>Occlusal Guards and TMD 517</p> <p>The Patient Interview 517</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Exam 518</p> <p>Extraoral Exam 518</p> <p>Intraoral Exam 521</p> <p>Dentition 521</p> <p>Radiographic Exam 521</p> <p>Treatment Planning 522</p> <p>Referrals 522</p> <p>Informed Consent 522</p> <p>Oral Appliances: Indications and Types 523</p> <p>Maxillary Versus Mandibular Arch 525</p> <p>Procedural Steps for Occlusal Guards, Dual Flat Plane Occlusal Appliances, Athletic Mouthguards, and QuickSplints 525</p> <p>Lab Prescriptions 526</p> <p>Postoperative Instructions 526</p> <p>TMD Self-Care Tips (Adjunctive Treatment) 527</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 528</p> <p>Troubleshooting 528</p> <p>Tips 529</p> <p>Real-Life Comments and Questions Answered 529</p> <p>References 531</p> <p><b>16 Dental Pharmacology 533</b></p> <p>Real-Life Comments, Demands, and Questions 534</p> <p>Relevance 535</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Exam 535</p> <p>Informed Consent 535</p> <p>Aciid 536</p> <p>Prescription Writing Advice 536</p> <p>Adult Medications 538</p> <p>Preventative 538</p> <p>Local Anesthetics 539</p> <p>Antibiotics 543</p> <p>Analgesics 546</p> <p>Fungal Infections 554</p> <p>Viral Infections 554</p> <p>Anxiolytics 555</p> <p>Pediatric Medications 556</p> <p>Preventative 556</p> <p>Pediatric Local Anesthetics 556</p> <p>Child Antibiotics 558</p> <p>Child Analgesics 566</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 568</p> <p>Troubleshooting 568</p> <p>Tips 569</p> <p>Real-Life Comments, Demands, and Questions Answered 569</p> <p>References 572</p> <p><b>17 Pediatric Dentistry 575</b></p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions and Scenarios 576</p> <p>Relevance 577</p> <p>Pediatric Medical History Form 577</p> <p>Clinical and Radiographic Exam 578</p> <p>Clinical Exam 578</p> <p>Radiographic Exam 578</p> <p>Teeth Eruption Charts 579</p> <p>Pediatric Treatment Planning 580</p> <p>Informed Consent 581</p> <p>Referrals to Specialists 581</p> <p>Patient Management 582</p> <p>Pediatric Local Anesthetic Tips 585</p> <p>Pediatric Medication Dosages 586</p> <p>Procedural Steps 586</p> <p>General Remarks 586</p> <p>Traumatic Dental Injuries of Primary and Permanent Teeth 586</p> <p>Preventative Dentistry 587</p> <p>Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation 587</p> <p>Interim Therapeutic Restorations 587</p> <p>Operative 587</p> <p>Pulpotomies/Pulpectomies/RCT on immature permanent teeth 588</p> <p>Stainless Steel Crowns and Strip Crowns 592</p> <p>Primary Teeth Extractions 594</p> <p>Space Maintainers 595</p> <p>Lab Prescriptions for Space Maintainers 598</p> <p>Postoperative Instructions 598</p> <p>Documentation 599</p> <p>Real-Life Clinical Questions and Scenarios Answered 600</p> <p>References 602</p> <p><b>18 Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation 605</b></p> <p>Real-Life Questions and Comments 606</p> <p>Relevance 606</p> <p>Introduction 607</p> <p>Indications and Contraindications 607</p> <p>Signs and Symptoms of Optimal Sedation 608</p> <p>Signs and Symptoms of Oversedation 608</p> <p>Armamentarium 609</p> <p>Informed Consent 610</p> <p>Procedural Steps for Nitrous Sedation 610</p> <p><b>Unit Set-up 610</b></p> <p>Rooming 611</p> <p>Procedure 611</p> <p><b>Unit Shutdown 613</b></p> <p>Postoperative Instructions 613</p> <p>Charting Template 614</p> <p>Clinical Pearls 614</p> <p>Troubleshooting 614</p> <p>Tips 615</p> <p>Miscellaneous 615</p> <p>Real-Life Questions and Comments Answered 615</p> <p>References 618</p> <p>Appendix A: International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines 621</p> <p>Appendix B: Basic Life Support 651</p> <p>Appendix C: Evidence-based Dentistry Pyramid 657</p> <p>Appendix D: Ergonomics for the Dentist, Patient, and Dental Assistant 659</p> <p>Appendix E: “CAMBRA” CAries Management By Risk Assessment 665</p> <p>Index 669</p> <p>reface</p> <p>About the Author</p> <p>Acknowledgements</p> <p>How to Read this Book</p> <p>List of Abbreviations</p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Medical History and Treatment Modifications</b></p> <p>Alphabetized Medical Conditions and Treatment Modifications</p> <p>Dental Treatment and INR Ranges</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Extraoral exam, Intraoral exam, and Oral Cancer Screening</b></p> <p>Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation of Potentially Malignant         </p> <p>Disorders in the Oral Cavity</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Radiographs and Interpretation</b></p> <p>Recommendations for Prescribing Dental Radiographs</p> <p>Panoramic Anatomy</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Treatment Planning</b></p> <p>Treatment Planning Phases</p> <p>Tooth Replacement Options</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Preventive Dentistry</b></p> <p>Caries Risk Assessments</p> <p>Silver Diamine Fluoride Informed Consent and Protocol</p> <p>Procedural Steps</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Periodontics</b></p> <p>Periodontal Diagnosis</p> <p>Assignment of Periodontal Maintenance Recall Schedule</p> <p>Procedural Steps</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Operative Dentistry</b></p> <p>Procedural Steps</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Endodontics</b></p> <p>Diagnostic Terminology</p> <p>Formulation of Pulpal and Periradicular Diagnosis</p> <p>Types of Tooth fractures</p> <p>Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment Form and Guidelines</p> <p>Teeth and Relevant Information</p> <p>Procedural Steps</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Oral Surgery</b></p> <p>Extraction Case Difficulty Assessment</p> <p>Extraction Steps</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Toothaches</b></p> <p>Toothache Checklist</p> <p>Dental Trauma Checklist</p> <p>Nonodontogenic Toothaches (Referred Pain)</p> <p>Teledentistry and Toothaches</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Crown and Bridge</b></p> <p>Crown Material Properties</p> <p>Crown Reduction Guidelines</p> <p>Crown Steps</p> <p>Bridge Steps</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Complete Dentures</b></p> <p>Evaluation of the Existing Dentures, Edentulous Patient, and Dentate Patient</p> <p>Procedural Steps</p> <p>Denture Analyzer Chairside Guide</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Removable Partial Dentures</b></p> <p>Removable Appliance Types: Advantages and Disadvantages</p> <p>Procedural Steps: </p> <p>Cast Metal RPDs</p> <p>Stayplates</p> <p>Flexible Partials</p> <p>Essix Appliances</p> <p>Immediate Partials</p> <p>Repairs, Relines, Repositions, Additions and What the Lab Needs from You</p> <p><b>Chapter 14: Implant Crowns</b></p> <p>General Measurement Parameters for Dental Implants</p> <p>Final Impression Steps</p> <p>Delivery Steps</p> <p>Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions</p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Occlusal Guards</b></p> <p>Oral Appliances: Indications and Types</p> <p>TMD Self-Care Tips (Adjunctive Treatment)</p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Dental Pharmacology</b></p> <p>Local Anesthetics</p> <p>Antibiotic Selection Algorithm</p> <p>Antibiotic Premedications</p> <p>Analgesics</p> <p>Opioids</p> <p>Pediatric Antibiotic Dosage Charts</p> <p>Pediatric Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Dosage Charts</p> <p>Pediatric Local Anesthetic Dosage Chart</p> <p><b>Chapter 17: Pediatric Dentistry</b></p> <p>Tooth Eruption Charts</p> <p>Pulpal Treatment for Primary and Immature Permanent Teeth</p> <p>Space Maintainer Scenarios</p> <p>Procedural Steps             </p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation</b></p> <p>Nitrous Sedation Steps</p> <p>Appendix A: International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines</p> <p>Appendix B: Head and Neck Pain: Travell & Simon’s Trigger Point Pain Charts</p> <p>Appendix C: Basic Life Support</p> <p>Appendix D: Evidence Based Dentistry Pyramid</p> <p>Appendix E: Ergonomics for the Dentist, Patient, and Dental Assistant</p> <p>Appendix F: “CAMBRA” CAries Management By Risk Assessment</p>

<p><b>WILLIAM A. JACOBSON, DMD, MPH,</b> is a General Dentist at One Community Health in Sacramento, California, USA and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California, USA.</p>

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