R Mona Pattu

A Paralisia Cerebral (PC) um grupo de doen as neurol gicas que afectam o movimento do corpo e a coordena o muscular de forma permanente depois de se manifestarem pela primeira vez na inf ncia. mais prov vel que ocorram problemas dent rios em crian as com Paralisia Cerebral, o que pode deteriorar ainda mais a sua qualidade de vida e bem-estar. Como a sa de oral cada vez mais reconhecida como uma base para o bem-estar geral, os odontopediatras desempenham um papel importante no tratamento das crian as com Paralisia Cerebral. Este livro uma tentativa de lan ar luz sobre a Paralisia Cerebral na perspectiva de um Odontopediatra, desde a etiologia at ao tratamento, centrando-se principalmente no aspecto dent rio da Paralisia Cerebral, incluindo manifesta es oro-dent rias comuns e tratamento dent rio.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of neurological conditions which affects the body's movement and muscle coordination permanently after they first manifest in infancy or early childhood. Dental problems in children with Cerebral Palsy are more likely to occur, which can further deteriorate their quality of life and wellbeing. As oral health is increasingly recognized as a foundation for general wellbeing, Pediatric Dentists play a major role in the management of the children with Cerebral Palsy. This book is an attempt to throw light on Cerebral Palsy from the perspective of a Pediatric Dentist right from etiology to management and mainly focusing on dental aspect of Cerebral Palsy including common oro-dental manifestations and dental management.

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) has most recently attracted increased attention from dentists all over the world due to its ability to stop the progression of carious lesions. SDF combines the antimicrobial effects of silver and the remineralizing effects of fluoride. In 2016, the FDA awarded SDF with the 'Breakthrough Therapy' to treat Dental Caries. This book is an effort to compile the latest available information about Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) along with the highlights of ongoing research.