ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy and Audiovisual Distraction for Management of Preoperative Anxiety in Children.
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The Effect of Therapeutic Play and Virtual Reality Glasses on Pain and Dental Anxiety Before Local Anesthesia in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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- A systematic review and narrative synthesis of evidence from randomised controlled trials: the impact of behaviour guidance techniques on dental anxiety in paediatric patients.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Dental Anxiety in Pediatric Patients: Contemporary Assessment and Multimodal Management Strategies.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Comparison of Three Behavior Modification Techniques for Management of Anxious Pediatric Dental Patients Aged 4-6 Years during Cavity Preparation Using Airotor: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Impact of therapeutic play and music therapy on dental anxiety and pain perception in pediatric patients: a clinical study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Behavioral Management Techniques in Reducing Dental Anxiety Among Children Aged 4-8 Years: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Animated Video and Verbal Communication as a Preoperative Intervention in Reducing Dental Anxiety in Children Using Children's Drawings: Hospital Manual, Pulse Rate, and Facial Image Scale-A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Behavior of the Child with the Parenting Styles and the Preference for Behavior Management Technique: An Observational Cross-sectional Study.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Behavioral and Physiological Outcomes on Dental Anxiety of Children Undergoing Dental Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Special Characteristics of Alpha Generation Children Behavior in Dentistry: A Literature Review.European journal of dentistry · 2024Article
- Contemporary Nonpharmacological Strategies to Manage Preoperative Anxiety: Nonsystematic Review.Acta medica Lituanic · 2024Article
- Using Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Hospital Experience in Paediatric Orthopaedic Patients and Their Parents.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Review
- Assessment of Different Distraction Behavioral Methods in Pediatric Dental Clinic: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2023Review
- How should clinicians assess acute dental pain?: A review.Medicine · 2022Review
- Non-pharmacologic Approaches in Preoperative Anxiety, a Comprehensive Review.Frontiers in public health · 2022Review
- Psychological behavior management techniques to alleviate dental fear and anxiety in 4-14-year-old children in pediatric dentistry: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Dental research journal · 2022Article
- Impact of Virtual Imaging Technology on Film and Television Production Education of College Students Based on Deep Learning and Internet of Things.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Effectiveness of Audiovisual Distraction Technique and Filmed Modeling on Anxiety and Fear in Pediatric Dental Patients.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistryArticle
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Abstract
backgroundChildren with high level of preoperative anxiety during their visit to dental office are more likely to develop maladaptive behavior postoperatively. First dental experience is always critical in molding child's attitude toward dentistry. Various behavior management methods are being employed during dental treatment to complete anticipated treatment in children.
aimThe aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral play therapy and audiovisual distraction for management of preoperative anxiety in children. MATERIALS AND
methodsA total of 45 children of age 6-10 years with moderate-to-severe anxiety were allocated into three groups: group I-cognitive behavioral play therapy (CBT), group II-audiovisual (AV) distraction, and group III-tell-show-do technique (control group). Children in the CBT group were allowed to play with building blocks, asked to draw a picture and then showed a modeling video of co-operative child undergoing dental treatment. Children in group II were subjected to passive distraction with audiovisual aids, whereas group III (control) children were managed with the conventional TSD technique. Baseline and postintervention objective and subjective anxiety scores were measured with a pulse oximeter and facial image scale (FIS), respectively.
resultsA statistically significant reduction in the subjective and objective anxiety scores is observed in all the three groups (
conclusionActive distraction with cognitive behavioral play therapy is found to be more effective in reducing the preoperative anxiety in children compared to audiovisual distraction and tell-show-do technique. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Identification and management of preoperative anxiety in children is most critical for successful dental treatment. Active distraction is an effective psychological approach for behavior management in anxious children. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Rajeswari SR, Chandrasekhar R, Vinay C,
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