Oral Pathology in the Pediatric Patient

Pediatric oral pathology deals with the conditions causing or resulting from morbid anatomic or functional changes in thestructures of the mouth in the pediatrics. Many pediatric patients appear with various intraoral lesions that require accuratediagnosis, treatment or reassurance, and possible referral for a dental evaluation. Parents often are concerned with &quotlumpsand bumps&quotthat appear in the mouths of children. Pediatricians should be able to distinguish the normal clinical appearanceof the intraoral tissues in children from gingivitis, periodontal abnormalities, and oral lesions. Recognizing early primarytooth mobility or early primary tooth loss is critical because these dental findings may be indicative of a severe underlyingmedical illness. Diagnostic criteria and treatment recommendations are reviewed for many commonly encountered oralconditions.This book is one of its kind for practicing dental surgeons, undergraduate as well as post graduate students to getthorough knowledge about the oral pathologies seen in children as well as precise treatment modalities to be carried out formaintaining proper oral hygiene of children. A must read book.