ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2026
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.
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Background and objectives: Dental anxiety is frequently observed in children and often poses a significant challenge to providing effective and high-quality dental care. Managing a child's anxiety in the clinical setting is a critical factor in ensuring the success of pediatric dental treatments. The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three nonpharmacological behavior management techniques-tell-show-do (TSD), audiovisual distraction (AVD), and smartphone dentist game-in managing anxiety among children aged 4-6 years. Materials and methods: A total of 192 children aged between 4 and 6 years who exhibited a Frankl's behavior rating of 2 or 3 and required class I dental restorations were included in the study. The children were divided into three equal groups of 64 each: group I-TSD, group II-AVD, and group III-smartphone dentist game. To assess anxiety levels, the facial image scale (FIS), Venham's clinical anxiety rating scale (VCRS), pulse rate (PR), and oxygen saturation (SpO Results: The results of the present study showed statistically significant difference between three groups in terms of FIS, VCRS, and SpO Conclusion: Smartphone dentist game was the most effective in reducing anxiety during cavity preparation using airotor in pediatric dental patients aged 4-6 years, and TSD technique was the least effective method among the three. How to cite this article: Safoora AK, Vadakkepurayil K, Santhakumar M. 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. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(3):337-342.
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