Post-Discharge Effects and Parents' Opinions of Intranasal Fentanyl with Oral Midazolam Sedation in Pediatric Dental Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to evaluate the post-discharge effects of oral midazolam with intranasal fentanyl sedation in pediatric patients who had dental treatment and to evaluate parents' preference regarding sedation visits.

Methods: A total of 32 uncooperative healthy pediatric patients aged 3-6 years old who met the inclusion criteria were included. In the first visit, one group received oral midazolam (0.

Saudi dental students' opinions on the qualities and attributes of an effective dental teacher.

Objective: To evaluate Saudi dental students' opinions on the qualities and attributes of an effective dental teacher.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and May 2014 at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to all students enrolled in the 2013/2014 academic year.

Intranasal sedatives in pediatric dentistry.

Objectives: To identify the intranasal (IN) sedatives used to achieve conscious sedation during dental procedures amongst children.

Methods: A literature review was conducted by identifying relevant studies through searches on Medline. Search included IN of midazolam, ketamine, sufentanil, dexmedetomidine, clonidine, haloperidol, and loranzepam.

Combined orthodontic and periodontic treatment in a child with Papillon Lefèvre syndrome.

A 9-year-old girl with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS) was treated orthodontically 24 months after the start of mechanical and antibiotic therapy in adjunct with periodontal treatment every 6 weeks. After achieving stable periodontal conditions, orthodontic treatment was commenced to correct the teeth position, facial profile, and maxillary protraction. Following the combination therapy and a failure to detect Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans from any site in the oral cavity, orthodontic treatment with a fixed appliance was performed aside from creating space for eruption of permanent teeth.

Intranasal dexmedetomidine vs midazolam for premedication in children undergoing complete dental rehabilitation: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Background: This prospective, randomized, double-blind study was designed to evaluate the use of intranasally administered dexmedetomidine vs intranasal midazolam as a premedication in children undergoing complete dental rehabilitation.

Methods: Seventy-two children of American Society of Anesthesiology classification (ASA) physical status (I & II), aged 3-6 years, were randomly assigned to one of two equal groups. Group M received intranasal midazolam (0.

Evaluation of shear bond strength and SEM observation of all-in-one self-etching primer used for bonding of fissure sealants.

Objectives: To evaluate and compare enamel shear bond strength of an all-in-one self-etching primer (Prompt L-Pop) to regular acid etch material when bonded to two-fissure sealant systems (Concise and Dyract Seal).

Method And Materials: Forty newly extracted non-carious first permanent molars were embedded in a Teflon mold. The teeth were divided into four groups and each consisted of ten specimens.

Comprehensive dental care of pediatric patients treated under general anesthesia in a hospital setting in Saudi Arabia.

The aims of this study were to determine the characteristics of patients and type of dental treatment carried out using dental general anesthesia (DGA) during two years in a following three year period. A total of 182 patients received treatment between 1999 and 2001. The mean age was 4.