Pediatric dentistry
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Pediatric dentistry · Mar 2002
Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialThe effect of music distraction on pain, anxiety and behavior in pediatric dental patients.
The purpose of this study was to determine if audio distraction could decrease patient anxiety, pain and disruptive behavior during pediatric dental procedures. ⋯ Audio distraction was not an effective means of reducing anxiety, pain or uncooperative behavior during pediatric restorative dental procedures. However, patients did enjoy listening to the music during their visits.
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Pediatric dentistry · Mar 2002
Oral midazolam with and without meperidine for management of the difficult young pediatric dental patient: a retrospective study.
The purpose of this retrospective study was to examine different dosages of midazolam used alone or in combination with different dosages of meperidine for managing difficult young pediatric dental patients. ⋯ The addition of meperidine appears to enhance the effectiveness and duration of action of midazolam for managing difficult young pediatric patients.
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Pediatric dentistry · Mar 2002
Case ReportsThe implications of a broken needle in the pterygomandibular space: clinical guidelines for prevention and retrieval.
The implication of a broken anesthetic injection needle in the posterior part of the oral cavity is described. Needle breakage is preventable if proper preventive measures are used during local anesthesia administration. ⋯ A careful surgical approach under general anesthesia is recommended to retrieve the needle. Clinical preventive guidelines are described and presented to the pediatric dentist.