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Electromyography: Its Potential as an Adjunct to Other Monitored Parameters During Conscious Sedation in Children Receiving Dental Treatment
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a combination of a low dose of chloral hydrate and hydroxyzine on the …
Pharmacologic Behavior Management for Pediatric Dental Treatment
Dental abnormalities, including dental caries and soft-tissue and hard-tissue anomalies, are common in children. Although the prevalence of dental caries in children has reportedly …
A history of sedation guidelines: where we are headed in the future
The development and implementation of guide lines probably elicits more controversy and emotional fury than any other activity professional organizations undertake. Sedation guidelines, both …
Time course of the discomfort in young patients undergoing orthodontic treatment
Discomfort may accompany orthodontic movement of teeth. The purpose of this study was to determine the time envelope of discomfort induced in young patients …
Maternal perceptions of child behavior: handicapped versus nonhandicapped
This study compares the ratings of child behavior in short stories by mothers of children with handicapping conditions versus those whose children had no …
A comparison of opinions from parents of disabled and non-disabled children on behavior management techniques used in dentistry
The purposes of this study were to compare the acceptance of pediatric dental behavioral management techniques by 40 parents of children with disabilities with …
Project USAP 2010: Use of Sedative Agents in Pediatric Dentistry—a 25-year Follow-up Survey
Purpose: A 25-year follow-up survey was conducted among members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) to explore changes in the use of …
The evaluation of child behavior during dental examination and treatment using premedication and placebo
The purpose of this study were to determine the association of scores on the North Carolina Behavior Rating Scale (NCBRS) to those of the …
Temperament as a predictor of behavior for conscious sedation in dentistry
Temperament can be defined as the behavioral style of a child or the manner in which a child interacts with the environment. Nine temperament …