Dental treatment duration as an indicator of the behavior of 3-to 9-year-old pediatric patients in clinical dental settings.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the age-specific effect of treatment duration on pediatric patient behavior.

Methods And Materials: A total of 450 children 3 to 9 years of age were allocated into six consecutive age groups (n=75 for each group). All children received dental treatment procedures which included the fabrication of a Type 1 composite resin restoration, then a dental prophylaxis followed by fluoride therapy with each procedure requiring an average of 20 minutes.