122 - Survey of Pediatric Dentists and the Number of Quadrants Treated

Abstract:

Purpose: This cross-sectional study determines the number of quadrants treated in a single visit by pediatric dentists in children aged 6-11. The purpose of this study was to determine if employing basic behavior management techniques will reduce the need for multiple restorative appointments and general anesthesia.

Methods: An anonymous survey with 10 questions was sent out to active pediatric dentist members of the AAPD.

The questions included demographic information.

The choices of behavior management techniques employed during restorative of appointments. Length of restorative appointments

Anesthesia types and number of teeth treated during restorative appointments.

One hundred and fifty surveys were collected and analyzed.

Results: The most common behavior management technique employed by 94% of participants (n=141) reported for restorative appointments was nitrous oxide inhalation. Sixty-three percent of participants (N=94) reported restorative appointments were one hour long with 53% (N=80) treating at least two quadrants per appointment. Only 29% (N=44) of participants reported using bilateral mandibular blocks with 21% (N=32) of participants report the use of local infiltrations

Conclusions: Most practitioners felt comfortable performing restorations in multiple quadrants without the need for advanced behavior management techniques in children aged 6-11.

The participants in this study used longer restorative appointments with nitrous oxide inhalation to perform treatment.