Effect of methylphenidate on behavior of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) children during dental treatment | ||
| Egyptian Dental Journal | ||
| Volume 70, Issue 2 - Serial Number 1, April 2024, Pages 1099-1105 PDF (541.7 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/edj.2024.269234.2934 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mina Gerges Fawzy* 1; mostafa mahmoud2; Ahmed Shawky Hashem3; kareem essawy4 | ||
| 1Instructor, Faculty of Dentistry Minia University, Department of Pediatric Dentistry | ||
| 2Associate Professor, Neuropsychiatry Department Faculty of Medicine, Minia University | ||
| 3Associate Professor, Orthodontic Department, Faulty of Dentistry, Minia University | ||
| 4Lecturer , Pedodontic Department Faculty of Dentistry Minia University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Objectives: The study objective was to assess the effectiveness of methylphenidate on the behavior of children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder during dental treatment. Methods: Forty children aged from 4-8 years were divided equally into two groups. In group A (drug group) dental procedures were done after the use of the methylphenidate drug. In group B (control group) dental procedures were done without the use of the drug. Before any dental procedures, patient preparation was done and familiarization appointment was arranged to provide them with an opportunity to meet the dentist and office personnel in a relaxed environment. Local anaesthesia injection then pulpotomy and stainless-steel crown were accomplished. Behavior during dental treatment was assessed using the Frankel behavior rating scale. Results: The results of this study revealed that there was a statistically significant difference in behavior between both groups, with more positive behavior in Group A. Conclusion: The use of methylphenidate with attention deficit hyperactive disorder children before dental treatment helps in behavior management and makes the child more cooperative during dental treatment. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Behavior; Methylphenidate; ADHD; Frankel Behavior Rating Scale | ||
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