The pediatric dentistry management pyramid: a new model for patient care

Abstract

Successful performance of a treatment procedure on a child patient in dental office is often dependent on multiple determinants.  Here is the compilation of all the factors, which is represented in the form of a pyramid shaped model.  Child, the focus of interest is at the apex or the tip of the pyramid.  The square based pyramid with the four corners as parents, society, dentist and e-screen form the important determining variables in the successful management of the child patient. Five layers of this pyramid depict the interactions and summarize the various factors involved and the level of importance in the management of the child.  The most important contributor assumes the topmost position in the pyramid while the others taking the supporting roles in the sequential order towards the base.