A new and simple infant assessment table.
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2013-07
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Abstract
Oral examination of an infant forms an important first step toward a lifetime of excellent oral
health. Examining an infant during the first visit and the subsequent preventive examination
visits may be challenging to dentists and pediatric dentists. There are few concerns regarding
the effective oral examination using the traditional “knee-to-knee” position. This paper presents
a new, simple infant examination table (INFANTT) to facilitate this examination. This table has
many advantages, which includes its stability and simplicity. It is non-threatening and resembles
common household furniture. Various modifications of the basic design are also possible to suit
the individual dentist’s preferences and dental office needs. Additionally, it is possible to use
this INFANTT for performing fluoride varnish applications, taking radiographs of the anterior
teeth and extraction of natal, neonatal teeth and traumatized teeth.
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Anticipatory guidance, first dental visit, infant examination, infant oral care, infant oral health, knee-to-knee position
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Muthu M S, Farzan J M, Prathibha K M. A new and simple infant assessment table. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2013 Jul-Aug; 24(4): 515-517.