Anxiolysis in the Surgical Management of a Compound Odontoma in a Pediatric Patient. (2nd April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Poli, Pier Paolo; Creminelli, Luca; Grecchi, Emma; Pieriboni, Silvia; Menozzi, Gregorio; Maiorana, Carlo
• Other Names: Gavião Maria Beatriz Duarte Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dentistry. Volume 2019(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-04-02
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral Medicine; Dentistry; Dentistry; Oral medicine; Electronic journals; Periodical; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1155/2019/1385150
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6447

Abstract

Abstract : Among odontogenic tumors, odontoma is the most frequent. The common treatment contemplates a conservative approach. While this procedure is generally accepted and tolerated, some difficulties may be encountered in the case of pediatric patients. Indeed, negative feelings of tension, apprehension, nervousness, and fear are likely to occur. The present report is aimed at discussing the management of a compound odontoma in a pediatric patient under anxiolysis with diazepam on an outpatient basis. The surgery was carried out without complications, and the discharge was completed safely. Oral premedication with diazepam should be considered to avoid more invasive sedation procedures in anxious pediatric patients.