2013-06-30

Guideline on Protective Stabilization for Pediatric Dental Patients

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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) believes that all infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special health care needs are entitled to receive oral health care that meets ..显示全部 >>

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) believes that all infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special health care needs are entitled to receive oral health care that meets the treatment and ethical principles of our specialty. The need for the patient to receive timely diagnosis and treatment, as well as to ensure the safety of the patient, practitioner, and staff, should be considered before using protective stabilization. The AAPD has included use of protective stabilization (formerly referred to as physical restraint and medical immobilization) in its guidelines on behavior guidance since 1990.1-8 This separate guideline specific to protective stabilization provides additional information to assist the dental professional and other stakeholders in understanding the indications for and developing appropriate practices in the use of protective stabilization as an advanced behavior guidance technique in contemporary pediatric dentistry. Thisadvanced technique must be integrated into an overall behavior guidance approach that is individualized for each patient in the context of promoting a positive dental attitude for the patient, while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality of care.