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Children's behavior pattern and behavior management techniques used in a structured postgraduate dental program.

Asokan Sharath1, P Rekka, M S Muthu

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, India. asokansharath@yahoo.com

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|May 6, 2009
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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Childhood dental anxiety and fear are significant barriers to effective treatment.
  • Pediatric dental success relies on technical skill and patient cooperation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate child behavior patterns in a dental setting.
  • To assess the effectiveness of various behavior management techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 247 children's dental records.
  • Utilized Wright's modification of Frankl's behavior rating scale.
  • Evaluated techniques including tell-show-do, reinforcements, voice control, and hand over mouth exercise.

Main Results:

  • Children's behavior improved over subsequent dental visits.
  • The tell-show-do technique was most frequently employed.
  • Aversive behavior management techniques were infrequently utilized.

Conclusions:

  • Assessing child behavior aids in planning effective dental appointments.
  • Strategic use of behavior management techniques enhances cooperation in pediatric dental care.