Factors predicting Behavior Management Problems during Initial Dental Examination in Children Aged 2 to 8 Years

Arun Sharma, Dipanshu Kumar, Ashish Anand, Vipula Mittal, Aparna Singh, Nidhi Aggarwal, Arun Sharma, Dipanshu Kumar, Ashish Anand, Vipula Mittal, Aparna Singh, Nidhi Aggarwal

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to identify the various background variables and its influence on behavior management problems (BMP) in children.

Materials and methods: The study included 165 children aged 2 to 8 years. During the initial dental visit, an experienced operator obtained each child's background variables from accompanying guardians using a standardized questionnaire. Children's dental behavior was rated by Frankel behavior rating scale. The behavior was then analyzed in relation to the answers of the questionnaire, and a logistic regression model was used to determine the power of the variables, separately or combined, to predict BMP.

Results: The logistic regression analysis considering differences in background variables between children with negative or positive behavior. Four variables turned out to be as predictors: Age, the guardian's expectation of the child's behavior at the dental examination, the child's anxiety when meeting unfamiliar people, and the presence and absence of toothache.

Conclusion: The present study concluded that by means of simple questionnaire BMP in children may be expected if one of these attributes is found.

Clinical significance: Information on the origin of dental fear and uncooperative behavior in a child patient prior to treatment process may help the pediatric dentist plan appropriate behavior management and treatment strategy.

How to cite this article: Sharma A, Kumar D, Anand A, Mittal V, Singh A, Aggarwal N. Factors predicting Behavior Management Problems during Initial Dental Examination in Children Aged 2 to 8 Years. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(1):5-9.

Keywords: Behavior; Dental anxiety; Management problems; Prediction..

Conflict of interest statement

Source of support: Nil Conflict of interest: None

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Number of children with acceptance 1, 2, 3, and 4 at different steps
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Guardian expectations of behavior

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