Surgery performed on pediatric patients involves a number of special considerations unique to this population. Pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery is unique among surgical specialties in that it identifies strongly with dentistry. There is a proper relationship since a thorough knowledge of dentistry is a prerequisite for a surgical specialty that deals with diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial region. The management of child who must undergo oro-surgical procedure is based on (1) age and maturity, (2) past medical and dental experiences that might influence...