The Papoose Board and mothers' attitudes following its use

Seventy-four mothers were surveyed to determine their attitudes toward the use of a Papoose Board (PB, Olympic Medical Corporation, Seattle, WA) to treat their uncooperative children (mean age 3.1 years). If, at the initial exam, it was agreed that the PB might be an acceptable treatment modality, the child was prescribed a sedative for the next appointment. At that appointment, the child was placed in the PB and teeth were restored using local anesthetic, mouth prop, and/or nitrous oxide. Afterward, each mother received a survey to complete at home and mail back anonymously. Seventy-four surveys were issued; 59 were mailed back. Of the 59, 50 were answered comprehensively; nine were incomplete. Of the 50 surveys, 90% of the mothers approved of the use of the PB, 96% thought the PB was necessary to perform the dentistry, 78% did not think it had a later negative effect on the child, and 86% were willing to use it with their next child.