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Behavior-management guidelines of difficult children
Journal of Dental Practice Administration : JDPA : Official Publication of American Academy of Dental Practice Administration, Organization of Teachers of Dental Practice Administration, American Academy of Dental Group Practice
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Even challenging pediatric patients can become cooperative with minimal behavior management. This study explores alternative treatment planning techniques to improve cooperation in children during dental procedures.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Managing behavior in pediatric dental patients is crucial for successful treatment.
- Some children present significant challenges to standard behavior management techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe minimal behavior management procedures for cooperative pediatric dental treatment.
- To present alternative treatment planning techniques for difficult-to-treat children.
Main Methods:
- Review of established and novel behavior management strategies.
- Application of alternative treatment planning approaches.
Main Results:
- Minimal behavior management procedures can effectively enhance cooperation in most children.
- Alternative techniques offer viable solutions for previously uncooperative pediatric patients.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric dental treatment success can be achieved even in children with behavioral challenges.
- Effective behavior management and alternative planning are key to cooperative pediatric dental care.