Managing pediatric patients can be a challenge for dentists; various nonpharmacological methods have been used in the management of anxiety and behavioral problems in children. The use of hypnosis has been generally overlooked; therefore a systematic review conducted by Dr. Al-Harasi, et al attempted to determine the effectiveness of hypnosis with or without sedation for the behavioral management of children receiving dental care.
The authors searched the Cochrane Oral Health Group’s Trials Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE (OVID), and PsycINFO. The selection criteria were all children and adolescents up to age 16 years having any dental treatment, such as simple restorative treatment with or without local anesthetic, simple extractions, or management of dental trauma. Since only 3 trials with 69 participants fulfilled the inclusion criteria, statistical and meta-analysis were not possible. The authors concluded that although there are a considerable number of anecdotal accounts indicating the benefits of using hypnosis in pediatric dentistry, on the basis of the 3 studies meeting the inclusion criteria for this review there is not yet enough evidence to suggest its beneficial effects.
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yes, I have use this regularly, particularly in short procedure. Tooth extraction, <a href="http://www.drkatarmal.com/2014/05/pit-and-fissure-sealant.html"> small filling</a>. It is highly effective in pedo patients who listen to dentist peacefully. In crying child it doesn't work. This is my point of review.
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