Temperament as a Predictor of Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation Success.

Little is known about implications of temperament for children who receive nitrous oxide inhalation sedation (NO/O) for dental care. The aim of this study was to investigate whether child temperament is associated with success in NO/O. Child-caregiver dyads were enrolled from patients aged 36-95 months receiving dental care with NO/O at a university-based pediatric dental clinic.