Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Group 1- Clay therapy
: Clay therapy
The child will be encouraged to form some shapes of their choice with play dough five
minutes prior to the procedure.
Intervention2: Group 2 - Ori
Sponsors
Dr Smrithi Srinivasan
M R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6-10 years with no previous dentist exposure. 2. Children with Franklâ??s behavior rating 2 or 3. 3. Dental caries with a localized enamel breakdown without clinical signs of dentinal involvement (international caries detection and assessment system (ICDAS) score 3 requiring restorations without local anesthesia.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria 1. Children with a previous history of dental treatment 2. Children whose parents give a history of systemic illnesses, physical or intellectual disabilities 3. Children with dental caries showing signs of dentinal involvement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The efficacy of origami, building blocks and clay will be assessed based on the anxiety levels of the child pre intervention, post- intervention and post treatment.Timepoint: The pulse rate will be measured at baseline, after the chosen intervention and after the treatment. Facial Image Scale will be measured after the treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess patient and parent compliance and acceptance of clay therapy, building blocks and origami in the management of dental anxietyTimepoint: Parent acceptance is assessed after the treatment using a 5 point Likert Scale after the treatment is completed. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Smrithi Srinivasan
MR Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed