Comparative Evaluation of Reframing and Tell-show-do Behavior Guidance Technique in the Management of Dental Anxiety among Children Aged 6–12 Years Undergoing Dental Treatment without and with Administration of Local Anesthesia: A Single-Blind Random
This study showed both reframing and TSD are effective in reducing anxiety for restorative procedures in children. However, reframing is better suited when LA administration is required.
Authors
- Niraj Gokhale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4975-5167)
- Chandrashekar Badakar
- Vidyavathi H. Patil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3007-9317)
- Shivayogi M Hugar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3657-6709)
- Chaitanya Uppin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8527-5411)
Institutions
- KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ccd.ccd_35_25
- Primary Topic
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00