Management options when considering referral for sedation/GA

Assessing management options for the child with carious primary teeth  

This flowchart illustrates decisions to be made when considering referral for treatment after first attempting to provide care using good behavioural management techniques. It is assumed that if the child is in pain, this has been relieved and that there are no medical complications. An accessible version is available and the flowchart is also included in the downloadable Guidance in Brief.