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  • Title: Reasons for repeat dental treatment under general anesthesia for the healthy child.
    Author: Sheller B, Williams BJ, Hays K, Mancl L.
    Journal: Pediatr Dent; 2003; 25(6):546-52. PubMed ID: 14733468.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: This study investigated reasons a healthy child may need repeat dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA). METHODS: Experimental subjects were 23 healthy children who received dental treatment under GA twice; controls were 23 healthy children requiring a single dental treatment session under GA. Records review determined demographics, intraoperative information, diagnosis, and treatment provided. Parents of 11 subjects and 9 controls competed a questionnaire and were interviewed. RESULTS: Many factors differed between subject and control children. Common characteristics of children requiring repeat care under GA (subjects) were: (1) 100% percent caries involvement of maxillary central incisors at time of initial treatment; (2) majority of central incisors were nonrestorable; (3) still using nursing bottle at the time of GA; (4) child responsible for brushing own teeth; (5) poor cooperation in the medical and dental setting; (6) difficult personality as described by parent; (7) dysfunctional social situation; and (8) lack of follow-up dental care. Stainless steel crowns were the most successful restoration placed. CONCLUSIONS: A number of predictors were found to help identify high-risk children. Best outcomes following dental rehabilitation under GA may result from aggressive treatment of caries, active follow-up, and education of parents.
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