Pediatric dentistry
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Pediatric dentistry · Mar 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialMonitoring pediatric dental patients with nasal mask capnography.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of using capnography to analyze respiratory samples taken from a scavenging nitrous oxide nasal hood during routine pediatric dental procedures. ⋯ This study demonstrated the potential of the capnograph as a respiratory monitor for pediatric dental patients when the sampling line was attached to a scavenging nitrous oxide nasal hood.
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Pediatric dentistry · Mar 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe physiological effects of supplemental oxygen versus nitrous oxide/oxygen during conscious sedation of pediatric dental patients.
This study was performed to compare the effects of nitrous oxide/oxygen (N2O/O2) versus oxygen (O2) as adjuncts to an oral narcotic regimen for pediatric conscious sedation. ⋯ N2O/O2 deepened the sedation while improving its success with minimal alteration in physiologic parameters.
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Pediatric dentistry · Mar 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialA retrospective study of chloral hydrate, meperidine, hydroxyzine, and midazolam regimens used to sedate children for dental care.
The purpose of this retrospective study was twofold: a) to examine the behavior and physiology of pre-school children each sedated with 1 of 3 drug regimens based on patient age, dental needs, and pre-operative clinical impression; and b) to determine the association between pre-operative behaviors to the behavior and physiology of the sedated children. ⋯ Significant differences were found for behavioral and physiological variables among the drug regimens (e.g., CH-D-H produced significantly more quiet and sleeping behaviors than M). Prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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Pediatric dentistry · Mar 2000
Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialIntravenous sedation in pediatric dentistry using midazolam, nalbuphine and droperidol.
The purpose of this pilot investigation was to study the efficacy, physiologic responses, and safety of a multi-drug intravenous conscious sedation technique in an outpatient setting in children who demonstrated uncooperative behavior when comprehensive restorative dental treatment was attempted. ⋯ This multi-drug intravenous conscious sedation technique is a safe and effective method to control the behavior of uncooperative children who require comprehensive dental treatment.
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Pediatric dentistry · Jan 2000
Comparative StudyA comparison of restorations for children with early childhood caries treated under general anesthesia or conscious sedation.
There is no data in the dental literature concerning the quality of the restorations performed in young children with early childhood caries (ECC) under sedation as compared with those treated under general anesthesia (GA). The aim of this study was to compare the quality of restorations and recurrent caries in 65 children with ECC who had dental treatment under GA or sedation. ⋯ It is concluded that the outcome of treatments related to quality of the restorations performed under GA is better for all parameters examined.