Comparison of nitrous oxide/midazolam and nitrous oxide/promethazine for pediatric dental sedation: A randomized, cross-over, clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study compared the safety and efficacy of nitrous oxide (N₂O)/midazolam and N₂O/promethazine for dental treatment of uncooperative children.

Materials and methods

In this randomized, cross-over, clinical trial investigation Eighteen healthy uncooperative children with a pair of similar teeth requiring the same treatment were included. Combination of N₂O/midazolam was given in one visit, where N₂O/promethazine was administrated in the other appointment for each patient in a cross-over manner. Oxygen saturation and heart rate as well as behavior parameters according to Houpt behavior scales were recorded. Postoperatively, patients' anxiety and parents' satisfaction were assessed by visual analog score and a questionna

SUBMITTER: Mozafar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6243808 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature