toy alligator that hides the needle and apparatus from child's sight.This can serve as an efficient distraction tool while the injection is being administered and can improve behavior of the patient by decreasing dental anxiety.This has a significant effect in the agegroup of 3-6 years by positively influencing their behavior as the younger children focuses mainly on the appearance of things due to lack of cognitive development.
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