Comparison of nitrous oxide/midazolam and nitrous oxide/promethazine for pediatric dental sedation: A randomized, cross-over, clinical trial.

Background: This study compared the safety and efficacy of nitrous oxide (NO)/midazolam and NO/promethazine for dental treatment of uncooperative children.

Materials And Methods: In this randomized, cross-over, clinical trial investigation Eighteen healthy uncooperative children with a pair of similar teeth requiring the same treatment were included. Combination of NO/midazolam was given in one visit, where NO/promethazine was administrated in the other appointment for each patient in a cross-over manner.

Comparison of sedative effects of oral midazolam/chloral hydrate and midazolam/promethazine in pediatric dentistry.

The aim of this investigation was to compare the sedative effects of oral midazolam/chloral hydrate and midazolam/promethazine combinations on fearful children needing dental treatment. This crossover double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 30 children aged 2‒6 years, who had at least two similar teeth needing pulp treatment. Standard vital signs were recorded before and after premedication.

Sedative Effect of Oral Midazolam/Hydroxyzine versus Chloral Hydrate/Hydroxyzine on 2-6 Year-Old Uncooperative Dental Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objective: Different drugs are used for conscious sedation in pediatric dentistry either single or in combination. This study assessed the comparative effect of midazolam/hydroxyzine and chloral hydrate/hydroxyzine on 2-6 year-old uncooperative children needing dental treatment.

Materials And Methods: A double blind cross-over randomized clinical trial was designed and 16 children aged 2-6 years with ASA1 status who were judged with negative to definitely negative behavior (according to Frankl) were chosen.

Comparison of oral Midazolam-Ketamine and Midazolam-Promethazine as sedative agents in pediatric dentistry.

Background: Investigation was designed to evaluate the behavioral changes in children receiving dental treatment while they have been administered combination of Midazolam/Ketamine or Midazolam/Promethazine.

Materials And Methods: This was a randomized double blind clinical trial with cases being selected from those uncooperative children aged 2 to 6 years from those referred for treatment under general anesthesia. Anxiety score of all cases were recorded before any attempt using Frankel's anxiety scoring system with those in negative category being included.

Association of salivary sCD14 concentration levels with early childhood caries.

Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a severe type of dental caries affecting infants and pre-school children. Because of the infectious nature of the disease, the immunologic response by the host plays an essential role in its development.

Objective: This study investigated the association between the presence of salivary sCD14 and ECC.

Mothers as facilitators of oral hygiene in early childhood.

Background: Toothbrushing twice daily is a recommended component of oral self-care soon after the eruption of primary dentition. Aim. This study aims to investigate oral hygiene and frequency of oral cleaning in children up to 3 years, in relation to mother-related factors.

Early childhood caries and dental plaque among 1-3-year-olds in Tehran, Iran.

The association between plaque and caries in older children and adults has been poor, however, some studies show that there may be a relationship in younger children. The aim was to study the relationships between dental caries and dental plaque among 12-36-month-olds in Tehran, Iran. A cross-sectional study among a stratified random sample of 504 children aged one to three years from 18 public health centres in Tehran.

A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of traumatically intruded immature incisors. A 6-year follow up.

This report presents a case of 10 years old girl who was referred to the pediatric dentistry clinic sustaining a sever trauma led to crown fracture and intrusive luxation of immature maxillary incisors. Antibiotic therapies were initiated at first visit, and after surgical exposure both intruded and extruded teeth were endodontically treated by calcium hydroxide. Orthodontic repositioning was performed and root canal filling with gutta-percha was accomplished.