Case Reports in Dentistry (Jan 2019)

Anxiolysis in the Surgical Management of a Compound Odontoma in a Pediatric Patient

  • Pier Paolo Poli,
  • Luca Creminelli,
  • Emma Grecchi,
  • Silvia Pieriboni,
  • Gregorio Menozzi,
  • Carlo Maiorana

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/1385150
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2019

Abstract

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Among odontogenic tumors, odontoma is the most frequent. The common treatment contemplates a conservative approach. While this procedure is generally accepted and tolerated, some difficulties may be encountered in the case of pediatric patients. Indeed, negative feelings of tension, apprehension, nervousness, and fear are likely to occur. The present report is aimed at discussing the management of a compound odontoma in a pediatric patient under anxiolysis with diazepam on an outpatient basis. The surgery was carried out without complications, and the discharge was completed safely. Oral premedication with diazepam should be considered to avoid more invasive sedation procedures in anxious pediatric patients.