Effect of audio and audio-visual distraction aids in reducing anxiety during pedodontic care

Autor: Geo Mani
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Bioinformation. 16:1007-1012
ISSN: 0973-2063
0973-8894
DOI: 10.6026/973206300161007
Popis: The use of audio-visual and audio distraction tools can lead to the improvement of the quality of treatment and benefit both the dentist and the patient. It is of interest to evaluate the anxiety levels using audio and audio-visual distraction aids during pedodontic care. We collected data on 30 children between 6 to 12 years old. Subjects were randomly assigned into three groups of ten each. The three groups were control group, audio distraction group and audio-visual distraction group. The pulse rate of all the patients were assessed, Venham’s picture test and Venham’s Clinical Rating scale was recorded for all the subjects during the first and second visits. A statistically significant (p
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