There is some weak evidence that oral midazolam is an effective sedative agent for children undergoing dental treatment. There is very weak evidence that nitrous oxide inhalation may also be effective. There is a need for further well designed and well reported clinical trials to evaluate other potential sedation agents. Further recommendations for future research are described and it is suggested that future trials evaluate experimental regimens in comparison with oral midazolam or inhaled nitrous oxide.

The DIAGNOdent was the most accurate system tested for the detection of occlusal dentine caries in primary molars. The performance of the DIAGNOdent systems was not statistically significantly better than that achieved using visual examination for non-cavitated teeth (V1 and V2 threshold). DIAGNOdent may prove useful as a predictive clinical tool, however with appropriate training visual examination may offer similar results without the need for additional equipment.

Authors were not able to reach any definitive conclusion on which was the most effective drug or method of sedation used for anxious children. A list of proposed areas of study was described.

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Review authors were not able to reach any definitive conclusion on which was the most effective drug or method of sedation used for anxious children. A list of proposed areas of study was described.