Pediatric Dentistry: Behavior Guidance Techniques

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What is the primary reason for prompt treatment in some cases?

To employ therapeutic interventions such as SDF and fluoride varnish
To complete the treatment before the patient becomes uncooperative
Due to rapidly advancing disease, trauma, pain, or infection (correct)
To use pharmacological methods to control behavior

What is the main objective of positive pre-visit imagery?

To provide children with context to ask providers relevant questions (correct)
To provide dental anesthesia for anxious patients
To administer antibiotics for infection control
To familiarize patients with dental equipment

What is the outcome of using direct observation as a behavior guidance technique?

Patients become anxious and uncooperative
Patients are exempt from dental treatment
Patients are given antibiotic therapy
Patients are familiarized with the dental setting and procedure (correct)

What is contraindicated for use with positive pre-visit imagery?

None (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of showing patients a video or permitting them to directly observe a cooperative patient undergoing dental treatment?

To familiarize patients with the dental setting and procedure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition under which deferring treatment may be appropriate?

When the patient is able to cooperate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of behavioral guidance techniques in dentistry?

To decrease the perception of unpleasantness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for using parental presence/absence in behavioral guidance?

When the parent is unwilling or unable to extend effective support (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of parental presence/absence for parents?

To offer physical and psychological support (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of parental presence/absence for practitioners?

To gain the patient's attention and improve compliance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common objective of behavioral guidance techniques and parental presence/absence?

To avert negative or avoidance behaviors (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the contraindications for a particular treatment?

First trimester of pregnancy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of protective stabilization in pediatric dentistry?

To reduce or eliminate untoward movement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT one of the advanced behavior guidance techniques used in pediatric dentistry?

Local anesthesia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a condition that requires caution when using a certain treatment due to a contraindication?

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of protective stabilization in pediatric dentistry?

Both A and B (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the tell-show-do technique?

To familiarize the patient with the dental setting and armamentarium (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which technique is the patient asked about their feelings toward the planned procedure?

Ask-tell-ask (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the demonstration in the tell-show-do technique?

To familiarize the patient with the visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile aspects of the procedure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'ask' phase in the ask-tell-ask technique?

To inquire about the patient's feelings and concerns (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the tell-show-do technique?

To teach the patient important aspects of the dental visit (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using the ask-tell-ask technique?

It helps the patient understand the procedure better (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the indications for protective stabilization?

A patient who requires urgent care and has uncontrolled movements. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for protective stabilization?

A patient who has a history of physical abuse. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of sedation?

To manage anxiety and minimize psychological trauma. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an indication for sedation?

A fearful patient who has not responded to basic behavior guidance techniques. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why may protective stabilization not be an option for a patient?

The patient has a medical condition that prevents safe immobilization. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of advanced behavior guidance techniques?

To manage behavior and minimize physical discomfort. (C) Signup and view all the answers