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379 - BMI and effectiveness of oral sedation in pediatric dentistry

Saturday, May 24, 2025
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM MDT
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    Presenting Author(s)

  • Prashant Choudhary, BDS,MDS

    Resident
    Boston University, Boston, MA
    Boston University
    Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

  • Christine Chiao, MPH, DMD

    Clinical Assistant Professor
    Boston University, Boston, MA
    Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    • Program Director(s)

  • KD

    Keri Discepolo, DDS, MPH

    Program Director, Pediatric Dentistry
    Boston University
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Abstract:

Purpose: The study aims to evaluate the impact of BMI on the effectiveness of oral midazolam combined with nitrous oxide inhalation for sedating pediatric dental patients.

Materials: This retrospective chart review analyzed dental records of children aged 12 and under who received oral sedation with benzodiazepine at the Franciscan Children’s Pediatric Dentistry Clinic between March 2021 and March 2023. Data was extracted from complete, de-identified sedation records, including sedation dosage, ASA status, vital signs, procedure type, recovery time, and sedation effectiveness. The patients were divided into 3 groups: Underweight (BMI < 5th percentile); Normal weight (BMI 5th to 85th percentile); and Overweight/Obsese (BMI >85th percentile).  Sedation effectiveness was evaluated through the following variables: pre- and post-sedation Houpt behavior rating scale during sedation (overall behavior), and overall effectiveness. Data entry was completed using Microsoft Excel and analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS software.



Results: There was a total of 323 subjects, with an average age of 6.5 ± 2.18 and an average BMI percentile of 58.01%. Statistical analysis including comparison between BMI categories is pending.

Conclusion:  Conclusions are pending.   

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