The Journal of Korea Assosiation for Disability and Oral Health (대한장애인치과학회지)

Korean Association for Disability and Oral Health (대한장애인치과학회)
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A SURVEY OF DENTAL TREATMENT UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA

조선대학교 치과병원 소아치과에서 시행한 전신마취에 대한 연구

  • Bak, Seung-Hyo (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Lee, Nan-Young (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Ho (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Chosun University)
  • 박승효 (조선대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실) ;
  • 이난영 (조선대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실) ;
  • 이상호 (조선대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실)
  • Published : 2008.06.30
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Abstract

This study describes the characteristics of patient receiving comprehensive dental treatment under general anesthesia at the pediatric dentistry of Chosun University dental hospital in Gwangju, between August 2004 and March 2008. The conclusion runs as follows : 1. Most patients(64.8%) were young (under 10 years of age) and mean age was 8.6 years. 2. The primary reason(31.1%) why they chose general anesthesia was lack of child's cooperation (normal but unmanageable). Following in order are mental retardation, Autism and cerebral palsy etc. 3. Resin restorations were performed most frequently(87.8%) followed by pulp treatment, preformed crown, extraction and sealant. 4. It takes 3 hours 10 minutes for general anesthesia on the average. The mean treatment time under general anesthesia was 2 hours 52 minutes. 5. 29 children(39.7%) visited again after general anesthesia for recall check.

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