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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2026

Effectiveness of Snoezelen Therapy in a Sensory-adapted Dental Environment on Anxiety of 6-12-year-old Children Undergoing Dental Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Varunika V Sahai, Shivayogi M Hugar, Niraj S Gokhale, Chandrashekhar Badakar, Krishna Kajave, Snehal S Kumthekar

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Varunika V SahaiDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4986-9521
Shivayogi M HugarDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3657-6709
Niraj S GokhaleDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4975-5167
Chandrashekhar BadakarDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5590-6534
Krishna KajaveDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2254-8236
Snehal S KumthekarDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4797-0016

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Aim and background: Conventional behavior guidance techniques often fail to address the most common anxiety-provoking factor in children, i.e., the environment of the dental operatory. A sensory-adapted dental environment (SADE) masks the anxiety-provoking factors present in a dental clinic and helps in the relaxation of the child. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of a SADE and regular dental environment (RDE) to alleviate anxiety in children undergoing dental treatment. Materials and methods: The trial was conducted on healthy children aged 6-12 years. A sample size of 60 was calculated using the standard sample size formula. Participants were allocated into two groups: group I, RDE, and group II, SADE. Anxiety was measured pre- and postoperatively using Venham's picture test (VPT) and pulse oximetry. Results: A very highly statistically significant reduction of anxiety levels by VPT was seen postoperatively in the SADE group as compared to RDE ( Conclusion: SADE is highly effective in anxiety reduction in children undergoing dental treatment. Clinical significance: The results of this study proved that SADE is an effective, innovative behavior guidance technique for children undergoing dental treatment. How to cite this article: Sahai VV, Hugar SM, Gokhale NS,

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Behavior managementChildrenDental anxietyDental treatmentSensory-adapted dental environment

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