Radhika Chopra1, Mohita Marwaha. 1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, SGT Dental College and Research Institute, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Abstract
AIM: To assess the acceptance and efficacy of aerosolized midazolam through buccal mucosa for conscious sedation. METHODS: Thirty-five children aged 2-6 years with Grade I and II Frankl behavior rating scale were selected for various dental procedures under local anesthesia. Initially behavior-shaping procedures were used and Houpt behavior scoring was recorded. Thereafter, midazolam was administered using a spray through buccal mucosa and scores for acceptance of drug and behavior after sedation were recorded. The data were compiled and a Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used to assess the difference in behavior before and after the sedation. RESULTS: Eighty-three percent of the patients accepted the drug without any complaint. A statistically significant improvement was seen in the Houpt scores before and after drug administration (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Buccal aerosolized midazolam can be used successfully for pediatric conscious sedation.
AIM: To assess the acceptance and efficacy of aerosolized midazolam through buccal mucosa for conscious sedation. METHODS: Thirty-five children aged 2-6 years with Grade I and II Frankl behavior rating scale were selected for various dental procedures under local anesthesia. Initially behavior-shaping procedures were used and Houpt behavior scoring was recorded. Thereafter, midazolam was administered using a spray through buccal mucosa and scores for acceptance of drug and behavior after sedation were recorded. The data were compiled and a Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used to assess the difference in behavior before and after the sedation. RESULTS: Eighty-three percent of the patients accepted the drug without any complaint. A statistically significant improvement was seen in the Houpt scores before and after drug administration (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Buccal aerosolized midazolam can be used successfully for pediatric conscious sedation.