Effect on behavior of dental treatment rendered under conscious sedation and general anesthesia in pediatric patients.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences in the amount of time it took to exhibit positive behavior following dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA) vs conscious sedation (CS).

Methods: This retrospective study examined charts of a pediatric dental office between 1999 to 2003. Patients presenting before 36 months old for an initial exam who were diagnosed with early childhood caries were included in the study.