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June 28, 2026Indian Journal of Medical SciencesOpen Access

Distraction techniques for pediatric dental anxiety

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AIAnis IrmawatiNPNadya Javany PranidyaAHAilsa Marvalodya Hakim

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Overview

Literature review evaluates distraction techniques to reduce anxiety in children during dental procedures, indicating significant benefits.

Key Points

  • This study reviews distraction techniques aimed at reducing dental anxiety in children undergoing dental care.
  • Literature review using electronic databases like PubMed and Google Scholar.
  • Search for articles published from 2010 to 2024 with specific keywords related to pediatric dental anxiety.
  • Inclusion of studies evaluating distraction-based interventions for children during dental procedures.
  • Distraction techniques, including audiovisual media and audio media, significantly reduce dental anxiety in pediatric patients.
  • Anxiety reduction measured via behavioral scales, anxiety scores, blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Audiovisual distraction, virtual reality, and interactive methods show consistent benefits in improving cooperation and reducing anxiety.

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Irmawati et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40ba5661bb0a67205c63b0https://doi.org/10.25259/ijms_165_2025
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