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The Correlation between Children's Intelligence Quotient and Their Behavior in Dental Setting: A Cross-Sectional
M Khosrozadeh1, S Ghadimi1, M Kazemzadeh Gharghabi1
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Biomed Research International
|July 5, 2022
Summary
Children with higher intelligence quotients (IQ) demonstrate better cooperation during dental procedures. This positive correlation suggests dentists can anticipate patient behavior for improved treatment outcomes and satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Child Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Children's ability to manage stress impacts their behavior during medical and dental procedures.
- Intelligence quotient (IQ) is a measure of cognitive ability that may influence a child's response to challenging situations.
- Cooperation in pediatric dental settings is crucial for successful treatment delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between the intelligence quotient (IQ) of children aged 5-10 years and their cooperation levels during dental treatments.
- To determine if IQ is a predictor of cooperation in pediatric dental patients.
- To analyze the influence of age and gender on cooperation and IQ.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 80 children (5-10 years old) requiring pulpotomy and stainless steel crowns.
- Intelligence quotient (IQ) assessed using the Raven intelligence test.
- Cooperation levels evaluated using Frankl's behavior rating scale (1-4).
- Statistical analysis included one-way ANOVA and ordinal regression.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between IQ and cooperation level (r = 0.87, p < 0.001).
- Higher IQ scores were associated with better cooperation during dental treatments.
- Children's age positively influenced cooperation (p = 0.003), while gender had no significant effect (p = 0.557).
- 56.3% exhibited positive and 22.5% definitely positive cooperation.
Conclusions:
- Intelligence quotient (IQ) is a significant predictor of cooperation in pediatric dental patients.
- Dentists can utilize IQ assessment to anticipate cooperation, enabling tailored treatment approaches.
- Understanding the link between IQ and cooperation can enhance treatment efficacy and patient satisfaction in pediatric dentistry.
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