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Virginia Commonwealth University

Theses and Dissertations

2017

Pediatric dentistry

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A Comparison Of Treatment Planning Modalities For The Pediatric Dental Patient, Martha M. Holland Jan 2017

A Comparison Of Treatment Planning Modalities For The Pediatric Dental Patient, Martha M. Holland

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Purpose: To assess the treatment modalities of pediatric dentists for restoring Class II lesions in primary molars.

Methods: A survey of eight cases was emailed to AAPD members, who were asked to choose a stainless steel crown (SSC) or composite resin. Treatment choice was associated with provider type, years in practice, behavior management, lesion detection, and patient age.

Results: Clinically detectable caries restored under general anesthesia were treated more often with a SSC. Faculty and residents chose a SSC at a greater rate. Providers with 10 or more years experience chose a SSC more often.

Conclusions: The scope of treatment …


A Comparison Of Moderate Oral Sedation Drug Regimens For Pediatric Dental Treatment: A Pilot Study, Ojas A. Parikh Jan 2017

A Comparison Of Moderate Oral Sedation Drug Regimens For Pediatric Dental Treatment: A Pilot Study, Ojas A. Parikh

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Purpose: Compare moderate oral sedation of pediatric patients using Hydroxyzine and Meperidine with either Diazepam or Midazolam in management of pediatric dental patients.

Methods: Randomized, double-blind, crossover pilot study of patients 3 to 7 years of age requiring two sedation visits. Frankl and Houpt behavior scores recorded at injection time, initiation of treatment and 100% oxygen at end of treatment. Postoperative phone call surveys conducted within eight hours and within 24 hours of discharge. Wilcoxon Signed-Rank tests, Fisher’s Exact Chi-squared test and 0.10 significance level.

Results: 25 subjects completed 35 sedations. Eight participants completed both treatments and demonstrated significantly higher …