Paediatric dentistry covers examination, prevention and treatment to protect primary and permanent teeth. The plan is based on the child’s age, tooth condition and individual needs.
Pediatric Dentistry
Paediatric dentistry (pedodontics) focuses on the oral health of infants, children and adolescents through prevention and treatment when needed. The aim is to spot decay and developmental concerns early, protect the role of primary teeth and plan visits in a way that fits the child’s comfort. The same sequence of procedures is not used for every child.
At the first visit the dentist may review teeth, gums and jaw development, discuss caries risk and share home-care advice. AAPD and ADA recommend the first dental visit when the first tooth appears, and no later than the first birthday.
For a routine examination, booking when your child is usually well rested, describing the visit in calm, positive words and noting your questions in advance can help. If a specific procedure is planned, follow the preparation instructions given by the centre; meal or fasting advice is not the same for every treatment. More on the exam: Paediatric Dental Examination.
Primary teeth support chewing, speech and the path for permanent teeth. Early loss or extensive decay can affect comfort and later alignment. Primary teeth should not be neglected because they will be replaced; needs are decided at examination.
Caries risk is assessed from diet, home care, fluoride exposure and clinical findings. Prevention may include hygiene guidance, Dental Cleaning for Children when indicated and Fissure Sealant in selected cases. Imaging or extra procedures are not routine at every visit; they are requested when clinically needed.
Filling materials (for example Compomer Filling or other suitable options) are chosen by tooth site, cavity size and the child’s cooperation; not every filling is a compomer. After early loss of a primary tooth, a Space Maintainer may be considered. Deeper decay or different tooth conditions may need other treatments; options are explained after examination.
The plan can move step by step with the child’s age and cooperation. The team plans examination and treatment step by step, taking the child’s reactions and needs into account. How often to return depends on caries risk, oral health and the treatments already provided. Your dentist will explain a suitable review plan.
You can request a paediatric assessment via the Contact page. Ask the clinic which branch accepts patients for your clinician and which times are available. For address and directions: DOC Fethiye address and directions.
A protective pulp treatment for selected vital teeth in which the crown pulp is assessed and the root pulp is preserved; it is not pulpectomy, and indications differ in primary and permanent teeth.
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Dental development, caries risk and oral hygiene are assessed with age-appropriate communication; regular check-ups support prevention, not only problem-based visits.
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Pulpectomy for necrotic pulp in primary teeth and infection in young permanent teeth with immature apex; it differs from pulpotomy and protocols vary by tooth type.
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A passive appliance used after early primary-tooth loss to reduce space loss; it is not mandatory after every extraction, and distal shoe is used only in selected cases.
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Primary teeth are temporary but important; extraction is considered only when clinically needed, and early loss may require separate space-maintainer planning.
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Permanent tooth extraction in a child or adolescent requires careful planning; advanced decay, infection, trauma or an orthodontic plan may be considered.
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Age-appropriate professional cleaning and oral-hygiene education; it does not replace home care and differs from adult deep periodontal cleaning.
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Aesthetic and functional repair of decay, trauma or tissue loss in the front teeth of children; material selection depends on tooth position, lesion extent and cooperation.
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One restorative material used in paediatric dentistry; because of fluoride release and aesthetics it may be chosen in suitable cases, but not every filling is compomer.
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A protective resin placed over deep fissures on sound chewing surfaces; it does not treat an existing cavity, and non-cavitated lesions are assessed separately.
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May be assessed after early tooth loss, congenital absence or developmental conditions to support aesthetics, function and growth; regular checks may be needed because of growth.
Read moreIt covers prevention and treatment for infants, children and adolescents. The plan is based on the child’s age, tooth condition and individual needs.
AAPD and ADA recommend the first dental visit when the first tooth appears, and no later than the first birthday.
They support chewing, speech and the path for permanent teeth. Early loss or decay can affect later alignment; needs are decided at examination.
No. The material depends on tooth site, cavity size and clinical findings. Compomer is one option; details are on the compomer filling page.
Follow-up frequency depends on caries risk, oral health and the treatments already provided. Your dentist will explain a suitable review plan.
Request an appointment via the contact page. Ask the clinic which branch accepts patients for your clinician and which times are available.
Imaging assessment and consultation that support treatment planning with panoramic X-rays and Cone Beam CT (CBCT).
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A planned and safety-focused treatment approach for surgical procedures such as dental implants, All-on-4, All-on-6, impacted wisdom-tooth removal, bone grafting and sinus lift.
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Aesthetic and functional restorations are planned with composite bonding, teeth whitening and minimally invasive smile design while preserving natural tooth tissue.
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Material selection and functional-aesthetic solutions for laminate veneers, zirconia crowns, E-max, implant-supported prostheses and full-mouth rehabilitation. A plan is created after examination.
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Gum disease care, aesthetic gum adjustments, Gummy Smile management and supportive periodontal treatments; regular maintenance remains important.
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Endodontic options focused on keeping the natural tooth, including root canal treatment, periapical lesion management and root canal retreatment. A plan is made after examination.
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Aesthetic and functional management of crowding and bite irregularities with braces, clear aligners and retention treatments. A plan is made after examination.
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