Behavioral Management

The study aims to determine whether pre-cooling and sweet-tasting solutions, alone or combined with topical anesthesia, provide better pain control during dental local anesthesia in children. It has two phases: Phase 1: Identify the children's preferred sweet-tasting solution among xylitol, monk fruit, erythritol, and honey. Phase 2: A randomized controlled trial comparing 7 groups involving pre-cooling, sweet solution, topical anesthesia, and their combinations. The primary outcome is pain measured by VAS, while secondary outcomes include SEM behavioral response, heart rate, and oxygen saturation. The planned sample is 220 children.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of tactile distraction materials, including play dough, slime, and plush toys, on dental anxiety, pain perception, and physiological stress responses in children undergoing dental treatment. Ninety children aged 6-10 years receiving restorative dental treatment under local anesthesia were randomly assigned to one of four groups: play dough, slime, plush toy, or control group without distraction. Dental anxiety and pain levels were assessed using validated psychometric scales, while physiological stress responses were evaluated through heart rate monitoring and salivary cortisol measurements. The study seeks to determine whether simple non-pharmacological distraction techniques can improve behavioral cooperation and reduce anxiety and pain perception during pediatric dental procedures. Findings may contribute to the development of child-friendly dental management strategies and enhance the quality of pediatric dental care.