1. Introduction
anxiety
CAVITY
In clinical practice, behavior management often involves nonpharmacological methods and local anesthesia. However, certain children with behavioral challenges, such as fear and age-related dental anxiety, may require sedation to ensure safe and effective dental treatment [The acceptance of nasal masks and intranasal atomisation devices by children undergoing dental treatment is influenced by several factors. First, the nasal hood approach involves using a mask that covers the nose, delivering a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen through inhalation [On the other hand, the intranasal mucosal atomisation device (MAD) involves spraying the medication into the nasal cavity. Midazolam, ketamine, sufentanil, and dexmedetomidine are commonly administered via this device [The temperament of children undergoing dental treatment plays a significant role in their overall experience and cooperation during the procedure. Each child has a unique temperament, which refers to their individual behavioral and emotional characteristics [To the best of our knowledge, there have been no studies thus far that have explored the association between a child's temperament and their acceptance of the method used for administering a sedative agent. Hence, this study aimed to examine the role of child temperament and its effect on the acceptance of the nasal mask and the intranasal atomisation device. The null hypothesis states that there is no difference in the acceptability between the two routes of administration and that there is no effect of temperament on the acceptability.