title: [Evaluation of oral midazolam conscious sedation in different age groups in pediatric dentistry].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To summarize the effect of oral midazolam sedation in a group of uncooperative patients in pediatric dentistry and analyze the influence of age on treatment results and safety.
  
  
  METHODS
  Oral midazolam conscious sedation (dosages range: 0.50 - 0.75 mg/kg) was applied to 109 uncooperative pediatric patients in outpatient department. The patients were divided into two age groups: group A (under 3 years) and group B (over 3 years). Treatment results and safety were statistically analyzed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean success rate was 71% (77/109), which was higher in group B [78% (54/69)] than in group A [58% (23/40)]. The incidence of adverse reactions was 17% (19/109), which was higher in group A [28% (11/40)] than in group B [12% (8/69)].
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Oral midazolam conscious sedation at a dosage range of 0.50 - 0.75 mg/kg is more effective and safe in pediatric dental patients over 3 years of age.
authors.affiliation: Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing 100730, China.
authors.forename: Quan
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Jing
authors.forename: Kuo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wan
authors.forename: Lin
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Xi
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Ya-li
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Tong
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D002648:Child; D016292:Procedural Sedation; D003815:Dentists; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D008874:Midazolam / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D008874:Midazolam