Table 1.
Demographic data and characteristics of the dental treatment sessions of children
| Variables | n (%), mean (SD) or median (25%–75%) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK Group (n = 13) | MKS Group (n = 14) | ||
| Gender (n) | 0.28a | ||
| Male | 10 (76.9%) | 8 (57.1%) | |
| Female | 3 (23.1%) | 6 (42.9%) | |
| Age (years) | 4.7 (0.6) | 5.2 (0.8) | 0.07b |
| Weight (kg) | 16.5 (15.7–19.6) | 19.6 (16.7–23.9) | 0.18c |
| Dose of oral sedatives | |||
| Ketamine (mg) | 48.6 (2.3) | 48.4 (3.4) | 0.54a |
| Midazolam (mg) | 8.9 (1.2) | 9.5 (3.1) | 0.32b |
| Need of physical restraint | |||
| During administration of local anaesthesia | 9 (69.2%) | 8 (57.1%) | 0.70a |
| During use of high-speed handpieced | 7 (58.3%) | 8 (57.1%) | 0.86a |
| Dental procedure duration (min) | 44.6 (8.2) | 45.0 (6.3) | 0.89b |
| Time for recovery (min) | 84.7 (24.3) | 72.2 (23.4) | 0.23b |
SD Standard deviation, MK midazolam-ketamine, MKS midazolam-ketamine-sevoflurane
aPearson’s Chi-Square
bStudent’s T-Test
cMann-Whitney’s U-Test
dHigh-speed handpiece was not used in one MK child because of severe uncooperativeness