scholarly journals Factors that Determine Child Behavior during Dental Treatment

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elmedin Bajrić ◽  
S. Kobašlija ◽  
A. Huseinbegović ◽  
N. Marković ◽  
M. Selimović-Dragaš ◽  
...  

Summary In this review paper we wanted to summarize all the aspects which could affect the behavior of the child patients in the dental office. At the beginning, the factors that are related to the child patients are mentioned. Various segments of child psychological, cognitive, physiological and other kinds of development are discussed. Also, the reasons for dental fear and anxiety (DFA) and dental behavior problems (DBP) were analyzed, and how the child dental patients could cope with them. Finally, types of patients according to their behavior in the dental office were discussed. Furthermore, the influences of child patients’ parents were studied, including parenting styles, as well as factors related to dentist, dental team and the dental office. Finally, critical evaluation of administration of assets to measure the presence of DFA and DBP is provided. Every part of the text was corroborated by the results from our own and other authors’ recent bibliography data.

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciane Ribeiro de Rezende Sucasas da Costa ◽  
Andréia Diniz Dias ◽  
Luciana Silva Pinheiro ◽  
Maria Edwiges Pinheiro de Souza Chaves ◽  
Raíssa de Aquino Rodrigues Ferreira ◽  
...  

Sedation is an option for controlling fear and anxiety related to a visit to the dentist. The goal of this study was to capture, by means of a questionnaire, the perceptions of twenty dentists, twenty dental students and twenty lay people concerning the use of sedatives in a dental environment. The responses were evaluated using the quantitative-interpretative method. Dentists: 75% had knowledge of sedatives in a dental setting, but their actual use was mentioned by only three. As far as the use of sedatives by dentists is concerned, one considered it "risky" and 19 were favorable. Two affirmed that sedation does not present risks. Eighteen said they would be able to react to a medical emergency. Dental students: 60% said they were aware of the topic, in theory. Nineteen expressed interest in the topic. Fifteen claimed there were risks associated with the technique. Twelve (60%) have the theoretical knowledge to deal with a medical emergency in the dental office. Lay public: Seven (35%) responded that they felt some discomfort during dental treatment, because of fear (n=6) and equipment noise (n=2). Five said they would go to the dentist more often if there was a way to reduce the discomfort. Half of those interviewed indicated that they knew what sedation was. Sixteen favored using it for dental treatment. Seven thought that there were no risks when sedation is carried out. It was concluded that few participants in any of the three categories felt confident about the topic, though they demonstrated interest. The population in general felt optimistic, while practicing dentists and dental students complained of a lack of exposure to the subject at dental school.


2010 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abdulwahab ◽  
Fatima Al-Sayegh ◽  
Sean G. Boynes ◽  
Hawra Abdulwahab ◽  
Jayme Zovko ◽  
...  

Abstract The objective of this study was to examine the public health relevance of the prevalence of dental fear in Kuwait and the resultant barrier that it creates regarding access to dental care. The study analysis demonstrated a high prevalence of dental fear and anxiety in the Kuwaiti population and a perceived need for anesthesia services by dental care providers. The telephone survey of the general population showed nearly 35% of respondents reported being somewhat nervous, very nervous, or terrified about going to the dentist. In addition, about 36% of the population postponed their dental treatment because of fear. Respondents showed a preference to receive sedation and anesthesia services as a means of anxiety relief, and they were willing to go to the dentist more often when such services were available. People with high fear and anxiety preferred to receive some type of medication to relieve their anxiety. In conclusion, the significance and importance of the need for anesthesia services to enhance the public health of dental patients in Kuwait has been demonstrated, and improvements are needed in anesthesia and sedation training of Kuwaiti dental care providers.


2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-97
Author(s):  
Daniel Trejo-Herbert DDS ◽  
Ricardo Martínez-Rider DDS ◽  
Javier Lara-Guevara MD ◽  
Socorro Ruiz-Rodríguez DDS, MS ◽  
Arturo Garrocho-Rangel DDS, PhD ◽  
...  

Children's fear and anxiety about dental treatment can lead to difficulties in the behavior management by the practitioner, which can be a barrier to successful dental treatment. Non cooperative children may need dental treatment under sedation, which is indicated when the non-pharmacological behavioral guidance is unsuccessful. There are randomized controlled trials comparing different sedative protocols for dental procedures; however, evidence of superiority from one form over another is weak.  The aim of the present study was to evaluate the sedative effect of midazolam subcutaneously, with and without ketamine, on dental procedures performed in non-cooperative pediatric patients.  A randomized, crossover clinical trial with single blinding was performed in 13 children (10 males and 3 females) from 19 to 48 months of age, ASA I and Frankl I behavior. The two methods were applied in the same patient, and the order of the same was assigned randomly, for the two treatment appointments. In each session were evaluated the patient's general behavior, body movements and crying through the modified Houpt scale. In addition, heart rate and oxygen saturation were monitored by means of a pulse oximeter.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 2993-3003
Author(s):  
Miranda Chi Kuan Mak ◽  
Lu Yin ◽  
Minghui Li ◽  
Ray Yu-hin Cheung ◽  
Pey-Tee Oon

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-97
Author(s):  
Daniel Trejo-Herbert DDS ◽  
Ricardo Martínez-Rider DDS ◽  
Javier Lara-Guevara MD ◽  
Socorro Ruiz-Rodríguez DDS, MS ◽  
Arturo Garrocho-Rangel DDS, PhD ◽  
...  

Children's fear and anxiety about dental treatment can lead to difficulties in the behavior management by the practitioner, which can be a barrier to successful dental treatment. Non cooperative children may need dental treatment under sedation, which is indicated when the non-pharmacological behavioral guidance is unsuccessful. There are randomized controlled trials comparing different sedative protocols for dental procedures; however, evidence of superiority from one form over another is weak.  The aim of the present study was to evaluate the sedative effect of midazolam subcutaneously, with and without ketamine, on dental procedures performed in non-cooperative pediatric patients.  A randomized, crossover clinical trial with single blinding was performed in 13 children (10 males and 3 females) from 19 to 48 months of age, ASA I and Frankl I behavior. The two methods were applied in the same patient, and the order of the same was assigned randomly, for the two treatment appointments. In each session were evaluated the patient's general behavior, body movements and crying through the modified Houpt scale. In addition, heart rate and oxygen saturation were monitored by means of a pulse oximeter.


2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaishali V. Raval ◽  
Anusha D. Natarajan ◽  
Pratiksha H. Raval ◽  
Ila N. Panchal ◽  
Stacey P. Raj

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