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Original Article | Dentistry | Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026 | Pages: 927 - 937 | India
Comparative Analysis for Alleviating Anxiety by Using Three Different Distraction Techniques- Painting, Audio Aid, Audio-Video Aid (A Random Control Trail)
Abstract: Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is common in children and often results in avoidance of dental treatment. Distraction techniques are frequently used to manage anxiety and improve cooperation. Aim: Comparative analysis for allevating anxiety by using thre different distraction techniques-painting, audio aid, audio-video aid (A random control trail). Materials and Methods: A total of 123 children aged 6-13 years were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 32 each). Group 1 received a painting distraction aid, Group 2 an audio-video aid, Group 3 an audio aid, and Group 4 served as the control. All children underwent routine dental procedures, and anxiety levels were assessed using the Nobita and Shizuka scales before and after treatment. Statistical Analysis: Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23. Normality was confirmed using the Shapiro?Wilk test. Paired t-tests assessed intragroup changes, and unpaired t-tests assessed intergroup differences, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: All intervention groups showed significant reductions in anxiety among both males and females. The painting group demonstrated the greatest decrease in mean anxiety scores. Females showed a larger reduction than males. Intergroup comparisons revealed significant differences in the painting and audio groups, while the audio-video group was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Distraction techniques effectively reduce dental anxiety in children. Painting proved to be the most effective method and may be recommended as a preferred behavior management strategy in pediatric dentistry.
Keywords: Dental anxiety in children, Distraction methods in dentistry, Painting as behavior support, Audio and video aid, Pediatric dental care
How to Cite?: Spandana V, Ravindranath Reddy PV, Aruna Kumari G, Mugdha Reddy P, Amulya Reddy K, "Comparative Analysis for Alleviating Anxiety by Using Three Different Distraction Techniques- Painting, Audio Aid, Audio-Video Aid (A Random Control Trail)", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 927-937, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26214161307, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26214161307