Behaviour management is fundamental to providing effective
and efficient dental care to a child
patient. Disruptive behaviour of a child impedes the
quality of treatment while increasing the duration
of treatment and the risk of injury to the child. A
child’s behavior on dental visit is influenced by
variables like age, parental anxiety, behavior
management and procedural techniques followed by the
dentist. However, the unique personality traits and
temperament of children have the most significant
impact and largely govern the perception of information
and their conduct in the dental environment.
Studies have shown that temperament, as measured by
established psychological tools, can be
significantly associated with behavior at a dental
visit [1]. The characteristic of shyness and disruptive
behavior in a pre-surgical setting have been found to
be interlinked. Impulsion and negative emotions
have also been more commonly found in children with
behavior management problems.
Although, the unique needs and oral health care of
individuals with special health care needs (SHCN)
is an integral part of the specialty of pediatric
dentistry [2], their specialized oral health care is beyond
the scope of this chapter. The chapter deals with
understanding and quantifying the behaviour of child
patient, the novel challenges of pediatric dentistry,
evidence of behaviour patterns and specific
behaviour guidance for each personality type in
children.
Author(s) Details
Dr. Bhanu Lakhani
Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences & Research, Dantika
Dental Clinic, India.
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