An interventional study of jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique and audio-visual distraction technique in Dental Anxiety, sponsored by Dina Hussien Abdelhafez. Status unknown. Open to participants aged 6 Years to 9 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-04-22.
Sponsored by Dina Hussien Abdelhafez · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Dental anxiety is fear associated with the thought of visiting the dentist for preventive care and dental procedures. Children with dental anxiety characterized by crying before dental checkup, tachycardia and aggressively clinging to the accompanying parent. It has been cited as the fifthmost common cause of anxiety by Agras et al. Dental anxiety may have major and long-lasting implications for the child and their family. Cohen et al reported that dental anxiety affects an individual's life in multiple ways. The physiological impacts included signs and symptoms of the fright response and feelings of exhaustion after a dental appointment, while the cognitive impacts included an array of negative thoughts, beliefs, and fears. Dental anxiety in children could remain a problem in adulthood if not handled properly thus it will affect oral health and psycho-social condition. This research is conducted to deliver different concepts in psychological and behavioral techniques in management of anxious pediatric dental patients.
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Behavioral: jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique
Behavioral: audio-visual distraction technique
This involves tensing specific muscle groups for 5-7 seconds, followed by 20 seconds of relaxation. The method can be demonstrated chairside, and should be practiced and rehearsed by the patient at home. Four major muscle groups are commonly tensed and relaxed. These are: 1) feet, calves, thighs, and buttocks; 2) hands, forearms, and biceps; 3) chest, stomach, and lower back; and 4) head, face, throat, and shoulders
audiovisual distraction not only leads to full involvement of scenes (visual and auditory), but it also induces a positive emotional reaction resulting in a relaxed experience.
cooperation measured by modified venham rating scale
Modified Venham rating scale provides details of positive and negative child's behavior. The scale ranges from total cooperation (0) to no cooperation (5)
Time frame: 1 hour
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