Prashant Babaji

A habit is a formed reaction that is resistant to change. Whether it is useful or harmful depends on the degree to which it interferes with a child's physical, emotional or social function. Parents may often feel a sense of guilty/failure, that their child's rearing practices have contributed to the formation of an unacceptable habit and they seek a remedy for interrupting it. Many oral habits may be considered normal for a certain stage of child's development but it is the duty of the pedodontist to work with the parents and children towards the resolution of habit before it causes any deleterious effect because he is most often the first to see the patient.

This book is a concise guide to the use of crowns in paediatric dentistry. Beginning with an introduction to the theoretical and clinical aspects of crown placement, the following section discusses different types of crowns used for children. Each crown type is explained by indication, special features, availability, price and clinical procedures. Both conventional and newer anterior and posterior crowns are covered. The final chapters examine restoration of destructed primary teeth, and management of complications with crowns. Numerous flow charts and tables are included for quick review. Key points Concise guide to use of crowns in paediatric dentistryCovers different types of crowns, their special features, indications, price and availabilityDiscusses both conventional and newer crownsIncludes flow charts and tables for quick review