Assessing an active distracting technique during primary mandibular molar pulpotomy (randomized controlled trial).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two different distraction techniques (Audio Video Distraction/Video Game Distraction) in the management of anxious pediatric patients during dental treatment.

Materials and methods

One hundred and five children were randomly divided into three groups; Group A: active distraction using video games on a tablet device and wireless joystick (VG). Group B: passive distraction using video on tablet, and wireless headphones (AV). Group C (Control group): basic behavior guidance technique Tell Show Do was used (C). The children were selected from the department of pediatric dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, who required pulpotomy in primary mandibular molars. All children were assessed by: Simplifi

SUBMITTER: Alsibai E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10098273 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature