Pediatric dentistry
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Pediatric dentistry · Jan 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialMineral trioxide aggregate vs. formocresol in pulpotomized primary molars: a preliminary report.
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) to that of formocresol (FC) as pulp dressing agents in pulpotomized primary molars with carious pulp exposure. ⋯ MTA showed clinical and radiographic success as a dressing material following pulpotomy in primary teeth and seems to be a suitable replacement for formocresol in primary teeth.
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Pediatric dentistry · Jan 2001
Are general dentists' practice patterns and attitudes about treating Medicaid-enrolled preschool age children related to dental school training?
The purpose of this study were to investigate the willingness of general practitioners to provide dental care for preschool-aged children, and to explore the relationship between dental school experiences and practitioners' attitudes about treating Medicaid-enrolled children 3 years of age and younger. ⋯ Identification of factors associated with general dentists' willingness to see young children may improve access by increasing the number who will provide care for preschool-aged children.
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Pediatric dentistry · Nov 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe Wand vs. traditional injection: a comparison of pain related behaviors.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a computerized anesthesia delivery system (e.g., Wand) compared to a traditional anesthesia administration, with respect to reducing disruptive pain related behavior during injections. ⋯ Wand injections can deliver proper anesthesia, utilizing one palatal injection site, while significantly reducing the likelihood of disruptive behaviors during the initial moments of an injection.
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Pediatric dentistry · Nov 2000
Comparative StudyA comparison of Medicaid reimbursement for non-definitive pediatric dental treatment in the emergency room versus periodic preventive care.
This study compared the expenditure by the state Medicaid program for episodic, nondefinitive care provided through the emergency room (ER) of a children's hospital with the cost to Medicaid of covering that same child with the recommended preventive service calculated on the fee schedule of the state dental Medicaid program. ⋯ Greater expenditures by the state Medicaid program for treatment in the ER as compared to the cost to Medicaid for providing routine, preventive care depended on whether the child was treated as an inpatient or outpatient.
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Penicillin is the drug that most often leads to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. The incidence of adverse events triggered by penicillins is believed to be between 1% and 10%. ⋯ The case of a 5 year, 3 month-old female who had a severe allergic reaction to amoxicillin prior to a dental appointment is described. The literature on penicillin hypersensitivity is reviewed and recommendations for management of an allergic reaction in the pediatric dental office are discussed.