%A Patil, Raju %A Sahu, Amit %A Bansal, Aishwarya %A Damle, Namita %A Kashyap, Sanchita %T Knowledge, attitude, and awareness in parents on the use of physical restraints during children's dental treatment %9 Original Article %D 2021 %J International Journal of Pedodontic Rehabilitation %R 10.4103/ijpr.ijpr_16_21 %P 46-51 %V 6 %N 2 %U https://www.ijpedor.org/article.asp?issn=2468-8932;year=2021;volume=6;issue=2;spage=46;epage=51;aulast=Patil %8 July 1, 2021 %X Aim: The aim of the study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and awareness of parents on the use of physical restraints (PRs) for their children during dental treatment. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among more than 100 parents residing in an urban city, whose children were aged between 4 and 10 years. Data were collected using an interview-administered questionnaire that included open- and closed-ended questions. Results: Majority of the parents (61%) encouraged the use of PRs, although maximum number of parents (97%) favored the use of tell-show-do technique over hand-over-mouth exercise. There is good awareness among the parents about bite block (52%) as a PR, whereas the least awareness about papoose board (15%), with the majority preferring holding the child themselves during dental treatment (58%). Conclusion: Majority of parents, regardless of their educational status, favors PRs as a behavior management modality, rather than conscious sedation and general anesthesia. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 2468-8932