ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025
Comparative Evaluation of Acupressure, Aromatherapy, and Stress Ball Efficacy in Reduction of Anxiety Levels in Children during Prophylactic and Restorative Procedures.
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- Lavender-Neroli Aromatherapy for Reducing Dental Anxiety and Pain in Children During Anesthesia: A Two-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Trial
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Abstract
Background: Dental anxiety among pediatric patients needs to be tackled efficiently. Various nonpharmacological interventions, though proven effective, cannot be generalized for all. The use of complementary and alternative medicine has surged globally and is effective in reducing anxiety associated with dental procedures. Aim: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of acupressure, aromatherapy, and stress ball for reduction of dental anxiety in children during prophylactic and restorative procedures. Settings and design: Randomized controlled clinical trial. Materials and methods: The study comprised 160 children aged 8-12 years requiring scaling or restoration on the first visit. The children were randomly allocated to four groups: group I ( Statistical analysis used: Student's Results: Aromatherapy showed significant results in all the six parameters used. The MCDAS scores of groups II, III, and IV showed significant mean differences when compared to the control group ( Conclusion: Aromatherapy was highly effective in reducing anxiety compared to the acupressure and stress ball groups during prophylactic and restorative procedures in children. How to cite this article: Koyande AP, Pathivada L, Krishna KM,
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