Behavior management
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Behavior management is the means by which the dental health team effectively and efficiently performs treatment for a child and at the same time, instils a positive dental attitude (Wright, 1975).
Objectives of behavior management[edit | edit source]
- To establish effective communication with child and parent.
- Gain child and parent confidence for dental treatment.
- Teach child positive aspect of preventive dental care.
- Provide a comfortable, relaxing environment to the child.
Various behavior management strategies[edit | edit source]
Primary prevention[edit | edit source]
Based on environment:
- Home and child rearing
- Preappointment approaches
- A safe, controlled environment
- Sense of control to the child
- Introduction of the child to the dental office
Secondary prevention[edit | edit source]
Behavioral treatment of fearful children:
- Communication
- Euphemisms
- The Guidance-cooperation Model
- Time-structuring
- Distraction
- Guided imagery
- Behavior modification
- Parent in the operatory
Tertiary behavioral treatment strategies[edit | edit source]
Behavioral treatment of anxious children:
- Desensitization
- Modeling
- Tell show do
- Combined behavioral treatments
Pharmacologic management strategies[edit | edit source]
Behavioral treatment of uncooperative/handicapped children:
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Oral sedation
- Rectal sedation
- Parenteral sedation
- Aversive techniques
- General anesthesia
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