Pediatric dentistry
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Pediatric dentistry · Mar 2011
Comparative StudyEffects of deep sedation on behaviors and side effects in children undergoing different dental procedures.
The purpose of this study was to determine behavioral characteristics and side effects in children undergoing restorative dental treatment with or without dental extractions under deep sedation. ⋯ Agitation may be observed during procedures involving extractions. Few side effects were observed during and after the sedation procedure in both groups.
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Pediatric dentistry · Mar 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySuccess rates of mineral trioxide aggregate, ferric sulfate, and formocresol pulpotomies: a 24-month study.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the total success rates of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), ferric sulfate (FS), and formocresol (FC) as pulpotomy agents in primary molars. ⋯ ZOE, as the only pulpotomy medicament, had a significantly lower success rate than MTA. No significant differences were observed, among the 3 experimental materials (MTA, FC, and FS) at 2 years follow-up.
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Pediatric dentistry · Nov 2010
Case ReportsA rare case of scurvy in an otherwise healthy child: diagnosis through oral signs.
The purpose of this paper was to report the case of a 2-year-old Caucasian female who was referred with a presumed diagnosis of pediatric rheumatoid arthritis. The patient presented widespread gingival swelling with bleeding, sharp pain, and halitosis. The patient also presented pain and swelling of the right knee joint, and psychomotor restlessness associated with muscular frailty. ⋯ Administering 250 mg of ascorbic acid orally twice a day led to the remission of gingival swelling and of the other symptoms. The parents were advised to feed the child appropriate foods. Nutritional problems are traditionally linked to an insufficient availability of food, but can also be associated with child- or family-related psychological problems.
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Pediatric dentistry · Mar 2010
Descriptive study of perioperative analgesic medications associated with general anesthesia for dental rehabilitation of children.
The purpose of this retrospective chart review was to document sedation and analgesic medications administered preoperotively, intraoperatively, and during postanesthesia care for children undergoing dental rehabilitation using general anesthesia (GA). ⋯ Our study suggests that a minority of patients have postoperative discomfort in the postanesthesia care unit; mild to moderate analgesics were administered during intraoperative phases of dental rehabilitation.
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Pediatric dentistry · May 2009
ReviewPediatric conditions associated with compromised airway: part I--congenital.
Epidemiological studies have confirmed that respiratory complications are collectively the leading cause of pediatric anesthetic-related morbidity and mortality Perioperative pulmonary complications associated with sedation and/or general anesthesia include obstruction, atelectosis, aspiration, pneumonia, bronchitis, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, hypoxemia and respiratory failure. This review discusses congenital conditions characterized by potentially diff cult airway management, and proposes treatment considerations to prevent adverse events in these patients. The importance of patient evaluation prior to sedation and general anesthesia is emphasized. Knowledge of normal and abnormal head and neck anatomy and its influence on maintaining airway potency during routine and emergency procedures is necessary in providing safe and high-quality care for young and adolescent patients.