A METHOD FOR EVALUATING PREMEDICATION EFFICACY IN DENTAL PATIENTS

Abstract

A method of testing for the efficacy of dental premedication in children, using a double blind condition for obtaining ratings of manageability by dentists and of emotionality of psychologists, was investigated. Film and sound recordings made during a standard dental procedure on apprehensive children were used for judgments. Variables of the study were degrees of 'emotionality' and 'manageability' on the first and second visits; and, the effects of premedication with chloral hydrate and methampyrone. The technique yielded a reliable, valid, and sensitive index.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 13, 1964
Accession Number
AD0454930

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  • B. Turek
  • E. E. Alling
  • K. Tannenbaum
  • W. O. Evans

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  • United States Army Medical Research Laboratory

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