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Maternal and Child Health Bureau logoA Health Professionals Guide to Pediatric Oral Health Management
HomeModuleModule 1: An Introduction to Infants' and Young Children's Oral HealthModule 2: Managing Infants' and Young Children's Oral HealthModule 3: Oral Conditions and AbnormalitiesModule 4: Prevention of Oral DiseaseModule 5: Non-Nutritive Sucking HabitsModule 6: Oral InjuryModule 7: Infants and Young Children with Special Health Care NeedsContentsGlossaryEvaluationHelp
Module 7: Infants and Young Children with Special Health Care Needs
Module Contents
Overview
7.1 Children with Special Health Care Needs
7.2 Oral Health Status
7.3 Oral Conditions
Oral Development
Oral Trauma (current page)
Bruxism
Oral Infections
Gingival Overgrowth
7.4 Interview and
Risk Assessment
Interview
Risk Assessment
7.5 Oral Screening
7.6 Anticipatory Guidance
7.7 Dental Visits
7.8 The Dental Home
Key Points
Post-Test
References
Additional Resources



7.3 Oral Conditions, continued

Oral Trauma

photo of oral trauma
  Fig 5. Oral Trauma

Trauma to the face and mouth occurs more frequently in children who have mental retardation, chronic seizure disorders, abnormal protective reflexes, or muscle incoordination. Children receiving restorative dental care should be observed closely to prevent chewing on anesthetized areas.






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