Publications by authors named "Ruby K Shah"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of midazolam administrated orally vs. intranasally as preanesthetic medication for children aged 2-6 undergoing general anesthesia.
- Results show both methods provide adequate sedation and minimal side effects, making them equally effective for easing children’s anxiety.
- The findings suggest that while both routes are viable, the oral route is preferable for pediatric patients in dental procedures.
Aims And Objectives: The aims and objectives of this study were to evaluate the oral health status in a group of mentally disabled children, to identify the oral health knowledge of parents and to assess the impact of audiovisual oral health education program.
Materials And Methods: The study sample comprised of 120 mentally disabled subjects aged 5-16 years and 40 parents attending a vocational institute in Jaipur, India. Caries status and oral hygiene status were assessed by DMFT Index and Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) of Greene and Vermillion, respectively.