Pain in pediatric dentistry

摘要: Objectives: To present and analyse the Dental Discomfort Questionnaire (DDQ) for very young children to assess possible differences in pain-related behaviours displayed by with or without reported toothache, decayed teeth. Methods: Based on parental interviews of toddlers referred a dental care practice twelve were identified which formed (DDQ). The DDQ was filled out parents behalf their (N=146; mean age 47 months). Two third (n=94) special centre one (n=52) controls from day centre. Results: results show that 12 items seem measure dimension. However, four do not correlate presence when these are removed DDQ-8 has satisfactory reliability. All eight occur significantly more often teeth toothache than toothache. Especially concerning eating brushing found be Conclusions: It seems useful take child behaviour into account assessing shown reliable instrument, could helpful future both dentists identifying children.