Table 3.
Mean time taken to undertake clinical procedures in child patients as estimated by dentists
| Clinical Procedure | CHILDREN Average time (mins) | 95% CI Low | 95% CI High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical note reading prior to patient | 3.8 | 3.1 | 4.4 |
| Preparing surgery for patient | 3.4 | 2.5 | 4.4 |
| Radiographs | 5.5 | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Fluoride varnish application | 4.4 | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| Preventive advice | 5.8 | 4.5 | 7.0 |
| Clinical note writing | 5.8 | 4.9 | 6.8 |
| Plaque and bleeding scores | 5.8 | 4.3 | 7.3 |
| Scale and polish | 5.3 | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| Supra and subgingival scaling | 8.9 | 6.6 | 11.3 |
| Endodontic procedure on deciduous tooth | 21.6 | 16.5 | 26.6 |
| Definitive filling or sealant restoration of deciduous tooth | 17.5 | 15.5 | 19.5 |
| Extraction of deciduous tooth | 17.6 | 15.0 | 20.1 |
| Placement of preformed crown | 21.8 | 15.4 | 28.2 |
| Examination routine | 7.6 | 6.6 | 8.6 |
| Examination acute conditions | 8.8 | 7.4 | 10.1 |
| ACORN (Assessment of Clinical Oral Risks and Need) | 6 | 4.8 | 7.2 |
| Prescription of medicines | 4.9 | 4.0 | 5.9 |
| Referral to specialist | 10.9 | 8.8 | 13.0 |
| Endodontic treatment single rooted tooth | 48.5 | 41.6 | 55.4 |
| Endodontic treatment multirooted tooth | 74.8 | 64.7 | 85.0 |
| Extraction of permanent tooth | 22.6 | 20.1 | 25.0 |