Dental Care for a Child with Congenital Hydrocephalus: A Case Report with 12-Month Follow-Up.

Hydrocephalus affects the central nervous system as a result of progressive ventricular dilatation from the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's lateral ventricles. This paper reports on the oral characteristics of a child with congenital hydrocephalus, discusses her complex dental care needs, and presents dental management of this case. Despite the complex and challenging dental needs, this child received dental treatment in a chairside approach without general anesthesia.

Children's Drawing as a Projective Measure to Understand Their Experiences of Dental Treatment under General Anesthesia.

Purpose: The overall aim of the study was to gain a deeper understanding of 3 to 10 year-old children's experiences, main concerns, and how they manage attending hospital for dental treatment under general anesthesia (DTGA).

Methods: Twelve children aged 3-10 who were scheduled for DTGA were interviewed. In addition to tape-recorded interviews, data were collected using video diaries, participant observations, and pre-, peri-, and postoperative drawings.