Pediatric dentistry
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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.
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Pediatric dentistry · Nov 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe effect of confirmation calls on appointment-keeping behavior of patients in a children's hospital dental clinic.
The objective of this prospective, randomized, controlled study was to evaluate whether confirmation calls made one or two working days before scheduled appointments reduce the percentage of broken appointments in a children's hospital dental clinic. ⋯ Confirmation calls reduced the percentage of broken appointments in a pediatric dental clinic. There was no difference between calls placed one or two working days prior to the appointment. The greatest reduction in broken appointments was shown in the private insurance group.
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Pediatric dentistry · Nov 2001
Comparative StudyThe effect of midazolam premedication on discharge time in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia for dental restorations.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of oral premedication with midazolam on recovery times of children undergoing dental restorations under general anesthesia. ⋯ Preoperative administration of oral midazolam does not delay discharge of children undergoing general anesthesia for dental rehabilitation.
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Pediatric dentistry · Sep 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialComparing the safety, efficacy and recovery of intranasal midazolam vs. oral chloral hydrate and promethazine.
The purpose of this study was to compare the safety, efficacy and recovery time of intranasal midazolam spray administered using an atomizer to orally administered chloral hydrate and promethazine for the sedation of pediatric dental patients. ⋯ Intranasal midazolam administered using an atomizer is as safe (as assessed by physiologic parameters) and effective (as assessed by behavior ratings) as oral chloral hydrate/promethazine for conscious sedation of pediatric dental patients.
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Pediatric dentistry · Sep 2001
The teaching of Class I and II restorations in primary molars: a survey of North American dental schools.
The purpose of this study was to obtain an overview of materials and restoratives techniques taught for Class I and Class II restorations in primary molars in different pediatric dentistry departments in North America. ⋯ The diversity in teaching may reflect uncertainty related to requirements for optimal restorations of primary teeth. Data from dental schools of other countries may be important to obtain to establish universally accepted criteria and standards for restorative techniques of primary teeth.