CARACTERÍSTICAS DO SONO NO MANEJO DO COMPORTAMENTO DO PACIENTE ODONTOPEDIÁTRICO: REFLEXÕES

Authors

  • Junia Maria Serra-Negra Departamento de Saúde Bucal da Criança, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil
  • Mirian Fernandes Castro-Braga Departamento de Saúde Bucal da Criança, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29327/244963.6.2-3

Keywords:

Children, Behavior, Pediatric, Dentistry, Patients, Sleep

Abstract

Sleep disturbances can negatively influence the management of dental patients. A bad night’s sleep can affect the patient’s mood. Sleep disorders potentiate irritability and may reduce the pain tolerance threshold, making it difficult for patients to adhere to dental treatment. Questions about sleep quality should be included in the anamnesis and routinely asked before each appointment.

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Published

2021-08-31

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2: May-August 2021

Section

Commentary