ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025
Evaluation of Salivary Alpha Amylase as a Noninvasive Biomarker in Dental Apprehension in Children: A Cross-sectional Study.
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Aim: Dental anxiety is most prevalent during childhood and adolescence. It increases the decayed-missing-filled teeth index (DMFT), limits the provision of oral healthcare services, jeopardizes the dentist-patient relationship, decreases oral health quality of life, and negatively impacts psychosocial health. So the aim of the study is to assess salivary alpha amylase (SAA) levels when using audiovisual (AV) aids in children with varying dental anxiety. Materials and methods: After obtaining the institutional ethical clearance, 60 children aged 4-12 years were considered for administration of local anesthesia for various dental procedures. They are divided into two groups of 30 each, based on the modified Venham picture test (MVPT). Heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), and SAA levels of these children were correlated with the effect of the AV distraction method. Results: Paired Conclusion: Audiovisual aids are a useful adjunct to reduce anxiety and discomfort associated with the dental procedures in a pediatric dental clinic. How to cite this article: Pala K, Mukthineni S, Shaik N,
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