Comparative evaluation of effectiveness among various sensory distractors for reducing dental anxiety in pediatric population aged 6–9 years – A randomized controlled trial
Auditory distraction, particularly music, was the most effective in managing pediatric dental anxiety, followed by visual distraction. Sensory distractions are valuable nonpharmacological tools for reducing anxiety and improving physiological comfort in children undergoing dental procedures.
Authors
- Tanu Nangia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5971-2956)
- Madhulika Srivastava (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6282-5230)
- Gauri Kalra
- Carrolene Langpoklakpam
- Twinkle Chawla
Institutions
- Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_18_25
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.58