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J Luke Current1, John H Unkel2, Elizabeth J Berry3
1Dr. Current is a pediatric dental resident, Program for Advanced Pediatric Dental Education, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, Va., USA.
Abstract:
Purpose: To evaluate the behavior of moderately sedated pediatric patients treated using rubber dam (RD) or IsoVac isolation.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was completed for patients who underwent restorative procedures under moderate sedation. Behavioral and Frankl scores were evaluated to determine which isolation technique (RD or IsoVac) resulted in better behavior outcomes.
Results: A total of 112 charts were reviewed from October 2019 to May 2021. Fifty- one patients were treated with RD isolation and 61 with IsoVac. Behavioral and Frankl scores were analyzed and showed that RD isolation was associated with better behavior at the time of placement as well as a better overall sedation Frankl score in comparison to IsoVac (P <0.05).
Conclusions: This study showed an association between RD isolation and better behavior during moderate sedation when compared to the IsoVac.
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