1) Various behavior management techniques are described including desensitization, modeling, contingency management, and aversive conditioning.
2) Aversive conditioning techniques include voice control, the hand-over-mouth exercise, and physical restraint to redirect a child's attention and reduce avoidance behavior.
3) Behavior modification aims to facilitate cooperation through techniques like preparing the child beforehand, using positive reinforcement, and exposing the child to anxiety-provoking stimuli in a gradual, controlled way until their negative response extinguishes.
4. PRECAUTIONS:
Tightness & duration of the stabilization must
be monitored
The stabilization must not restrict circulation
Stabilization should be terminated as soon as
possible in a patient who is experiencing severe
stress
Physical restraint
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING
5. BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
DESENSITIZATION
Indications:
i. Initial visit
ii. Subsequent visits for every new interaction of the child
iii. Apprehensive child due to previous information .
Effective in children above 3 yrs of age
Begins from initial entry till completion of the procedure
The heirarchy of events may be decided by the dentist
for the individual patient
7. 皃垂The patient needs to wear the functional
appliance for a brief time only during day-time
to influence the muscles in such a way that
the neuromuscular masticatory pattern is
improved (Sander, 2001).
皃Furthermore, three hours of continuous
stimulation is enough to move the tooth in the
periodontium and to produce alveolar bone
remodeling (Roberts, 1997).
8. Exercising jaw muscles
Encouraging correct chewing
Training correct nasal breathing
Correcting tongue position
Good replacement of pacifier / dummy
9. 皃 Introduced in 1992 (most successful product of MRC)
皃Tooth channels and labial bows guide the
erupting/developing dentition into correct alignment,
while the tongue tag and lip bumpers treat
myofunctional habits.
皃Starting is a soft (Silicone) Phase 1 appliance
10. 皃THIS IS MUCH STIFFER FINISHING OR PHASE 2 IS HARDER
(POLYURETHANE).(SAME PRINCIPLE AS ORTHODONTIC
ARCHWIRE). AS THE TEETH COME INTO PLACE, MORE
FORCE CAN BE USED TO ENCOURAGE THEIR ALIGNMENT.
皃 The myofunctional characteristics are the same as the T4K
Phase 1.
皃 Use the finishing T4K Phase 2 for a further 6 to 12 months.
皃 NOTE : Use beyond this period is recommended depending on the outcome
and the next phase of orthodontic treatment.
13. BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
It involves three techniques:
DESENSITIZATION
MODELLING
CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT
14. BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
DESENSITIZATION
The concept comes from systemic
desensitization used to reduce anxiety in
patients by behavior therapists.
Patient learns to replace anxiety by relaxation
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DESENSITIZATION
Joseph Wolpe has suggested that in place of
imaginery scenes, real life contacts can be effective
in a dental situation.
The method employed is called TELL-SHOW-DO
Introduced by Addelston
Involves telling, showing of stimuli in increasing order
of fear, followed by doing the procedures.
Language chosen should be simple
The situation is presented to the child slowly and
repeatedly
17. BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
MODELLING:
The basic procedure involves allowing the
patient to observe one or more individuals who
demonstrate appropriate behaviors in a
particular situation
The model may be real or symbolic(posters)
Was introduced by BANDURA
18. BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
MODELLING:
Steps-
Gain attention of the patient
Desired behavior is modeled
Physical guidance may be needed
Reinforcement of guided behavior
Reinforcements for appropriate behaviors without
modelling
19. BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
MODELLING:
It is effective when :
Observer is aroused
Model has higher status and prestige
Associated with positive consequences
20. BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT
It is a method of modifying the behavior of
children by presentation or withdrawal of
reinforcers
Reinforcers by definition increase the
frequency of a behavior
Types of reinforcers:
Positive: presentation of which increases
behavior
Negative: withdrawal of which increases
behavior
21. BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT
Can also be classified as
Social reinforcers-praise, facial expressions,
physical contact
Material reinforcers- toys, games. Sweets
should not be given.
Activity reinforcers- seeing a movie, watching
tv,outdoor games,etc
22. PREAPPOINTMENT PREPARATION
It involves preparing the child as well as
the parents for the forthcoming dental
visit.
This can be done by:
Messages in the form of letters or emails
by showing videotapes, audiovisual aids
and live models.
23. Also called as WHITE NOISE
Involves providing a sound stimulus of
such intensity that the patient finds it
difficult to attend to anything else.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AUDIOANALGESIA
24. Also called as suggestion therapy
Technique of producing altered state of
consciousness without the use of
pharmacological agents.
Very rarely used in dentistry.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
HYPNOSIS
25. Children respond to stressful situations by coping.
It includes an individuals internal and emotional
processes and his external behavioral responses.
The way the patient copes with his fears
determines the type of patient he is.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
COPING
26. Mechanisms:
By thinking of something else- Distraction
Verbalizing fears to others
Preferring to be with others, say, mother- this is
called employing affiliative behavior
Mental rehearsal- going over in ones mind in
advance the sequence of anticipated events and
reappraising the threats involved.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
COPING
27. It involves a series of basic exercises which the
patient practices at home and may require
several weeks to months to learn.
Therefore seldom used by clinicians.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
RELAXATION
28. Aversive conditioning
Aversive conditioning is the extension of overall
behaviour guidance designed to facilitate the
goals of communication, cooperation & delivery
of quality oral health care in difficult children.
It includes three practices:
1. Voice control
2. Hand-over-mouth exercise (HOME)
3. Physical restraint/Treatment immobilization
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING
29. BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING
1. Voice control
Voice control is a controlled alteration of voice,volume,
tone,or pace to influence & direct the patients behaviour .
Parents unfamiliar with this technique may benefit from a
prior explanation to prevent misunderstanding
OBJECTIVES:
I. To gain patients attention & compliance.
II. To avert negative or avoidance behaviour.
III. To establish authority
Voice control
30. 2. Hand-over-mouth exercise (HOME)
popularized by : EVANGELINE JORDAN
OBJECTIVES:
To redirect child's attention enabling communication
To extinguish excessive avoidance behavior
To reduce the need for sedation or G.A .
INDICATIONS:
For uncooperative child
A healthy child who is able to understand verbal
commands & cooperate , but exhibits negative behaviour
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING Hand over mouth exercise
31. CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Child under 3 yrs of age
Special child (physically, emotionally & mentally
compromised)
Child with airway obstruction or mouth
breather.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING Hand over mouth exercise
32. MODIFICATIONS:
HOM with airway unrestricted
HOM with airway restricted (HOMAR)
Towel held over nose & mouth
Dry towel held over nose & mouth
Wet towel held over nose & mouth
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING Hand over mouth exercise
33. 3. Physical restraint/Treatment immobilization
It is the direct application of physical force to a
patient with or without the patients permission to
restrict his or her freedom of movement.
It may be:
Active: Performed with restraining
device
Passive: Performed without
restraining device
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING Physical restraint
34. OBJECTIVES:
To eliminate unwanted movement.
To protect patient, staff or dentist from injury
To facilitate quality dental treatment.
INDICATIONS:
A patient who requires immediate diagnosis treatment
& cant cooperate
When the safety is at risk
Child who is becoming tired from long appointments
A sedated pt who requires limited stabilization
Stubborn child
Physical restraint
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING
35. TYPES OF RESTRAINTS:
FOR BODY:
Pedi wrap
Papoose board
Sheets
Beanbag with straps
Towel & tapes
FOR EXTREMITIES:
Velcro straps
Posey straps
Towel & tapes
Physical restraint
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING
36. FOR HEAD:
Head positioner
Forearm body support
Extra assistant
FOR MOUTH:
Mouth blocks
Banded tongue blades
Mouth props
Finger guard or interocclusal thimble
Physical restraint
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING
37. Implosion Therapy
Child patient is flooded with so many stimuli that
he has no other option than to face it, until the
negative behavior disappears.
It may include HOME, voice control, physical
restraints.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
Implosion Therapy
38. Retraining
employed in case of children presenting negative
behavior, with bad experience in previous dental visits,
or improper peer or parental orientation.
The child presents such behavior due to STIMULUS
GENERALISATION, where similarities in stimuli
generate similar responses.
In retraining, we make the child DISCRIMINATE
between old and new stimuli,
The older response gradually diminishes - this is known
as RESPONSE EXTINCTION.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
Retraining