379 - Outcomes of Odontoplasty of Carious Teeth Performed under General Anesthesia

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this research study is to determine the outcomes of carious teeth treated with odontoplasty under general anesthesia in the pediatric patient.

Methods: Electronic chart records of children 1-14 years of age who had odontoplasty performed under general anesthesia from 01/01/2015 and 11/31/2020 at El Rio Community Health Center were examined. Chart notes were reviewed and data collected including age at the time of treatment and whether additional treatment was indicated following odontoplasty.

Results: A total of 165 teeth from 115 patients were included. The mean age was 4.6 years with 47.8% (55 patients) being male and 52.2% (60 patients) being female. Out of the 115 patients, 3.5% (4 patients) developed future treatment needs. Of the patients treated, one patient was treated with silver diamine fluoride applications, one patient was treated with a composite restoration, two patients were treated with a stainless steel crown. There was no statistically significant difference (P >0.05) between age at the time of treatment or gender, with whether additional treatment was indicated following odontoplasty. 


Conclusions: Odontoplasty may be a useful treatment option in primary teeth treated under General Anesthesia with low probability of needing future intervention.