Patient Management
Valeria Jadue Nazal, Student
Postgrado
univesidad de los andes
Universidad de los Andes
Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile
Monica V. Maldonado, DDS (she/her/hers)
Pediatric Postgraduate Student
Universidad de los Andes
Universidad de los Andes
Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile
Andrea Ormeño, Dr
Universidad de los Andes
Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile
The treatment was successful, having the mother an essential contribution of support and security, in addition to the previous work done at home. The literature shows that family communication has a positive influence on the children's understanding the importance of their oral health, and the effect of the parents on the fear that their children have to the dentist, as well as the contribution that they can make by collaborating with the treatment.
Introduction: Dental care of children generates anxiety in them and their parents. The influence that parents have on their children is fundamental and may or may not favor dental behavior. The aim of this case report is to demonstrate the role of a mother that was crucial for the success of treatment in a patient with a disability.
Case Report: Female patient, 13 years old, poor cooperation, epileptic encephalopathy and developmental disorder. First stage mixed dentition, no caries activity. Gingivitis associated to bacterial plaque. Ankylosis of first primary molars. Treatment of sealants, scaling and exodontia of first primary molars by orthodontic indication. The patient was scared so we asked the mother to carry out different adaptation techniques at home to familiarize the patient with the dental procedure, in addition to those performed in the clinic. Also, during the treatment, she had to participate in it, giving clear instructions according to the dentist.
Conclusion: The presence of the parents in the dental office is opportune when they take an active role and collaborate with the treatment, as it was in this case, where the mother contributed energetically, being indispensable for the realization and success of the treatment.