Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified Health Condition 2: K049- Other and unspecified diseases ofpulp and periapical tissues Health Condition 3: K051- Chronic gingivitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: With Avian therapy: Children will be allowed to watch fish in the aquarium, along with spending time in the play area with birds (a pair of finches) for 20 minutes.
Control Intervention
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: First dental visit with requirement of non-invasive procedures like scaling/restorations Systemically healthy, Comfortable in the presence of birds, Children who will give assent and whose parents have written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with history of asthma, Children allergic to birds/animals, Children who come for emergency management, Children with very negative behavior (classified under rating 1, definitely negative, according to the Frankl behavior rating scale) during oral examination. 9
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate dental anxiety and fear in children in the waiting roomTimepoint: At baseline and 20 minutes after play therapy | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess the child behaviour according to Frankl behavior rating scaleTimepoint: 20 minutes after play therapy | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRekhalakshmi Kamatham
Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Chinthareddypalem, Nellore.
Outcome results
None listed