Modules

Module 3: Restorative Treatment
Overview

dental smilesModule 3 focuses on considerations for providing restorative care to children from birth to age 3 without the use of pharmacological assistance. The module reviews classical restorative dentistry as well as alternatives that may be employed. Finally, the module provides a list of resources that readers can use to learn more about options for pharmacological assistance.

Learning Objectives
  • List three factors upon which the decision to provide restorative care to young children depends.
  • Describe three positioning techniques that can be used in providing restorative care to young children.
  • Describe atraumatic restorative technique.
  • List three things to consider in deciding which anterior restoration option to use.
  • List two alternatives to restorative care for young children.
  • List three restorative materials that can be used for young children.
  • Explain why space maintenance in young children can be challenging.

Time to Complete this Lesson Module: Approximately 25 minutes