Holt R D
Department of Children's Dentistry, Eastman Dental Institute, London, England.
Dent Update. 1994 Oct;21(8):339-43.
The preschool years extend from birth up to the age of 4 years and represent the time of most rapid growth and development. During this period the child progresses from the edentulous state to having a fully erupted and functional primary dentition. Also during the preschool years important stages in development of underlying permanent teeth occur. Good management of the preschool child is an excellent practice builder: it leads to a motivated patient, happy to undergo any treatment necessary, and encourages confidence and improves the attitudes to oral health of other members of the family.
幼儿期从出生持续到4岁，是生长发育最快的时期。在此期间，儿童从无牙状态发展到乳牙完全萌出并具备功能。同样在幼儿期，恒牙的发育也会经历重要阶段。对幼儿进行良好的管理是建立良好医疗实践的关键：这会培养出积极配合的患者，他们乐意接受任何必要的治疗，同时还能增强信心，并改善家庭成员对口腔健康的态度。
