Health Condition 1: K049- Other and unspecified diseases ofpulp and periapical tissues
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Test group/ UnCooperative children: 1.Structured play activity: where thev are asked to draw a person and explain the nature of the person in the drawing.
2.Puzzle solving activity: Chi
Sponsors
Ashish S S
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patient reporting to the dental operatory for the first time to minimize behavioural bias 2.Patients from the age group 6 to 12 3.Children requiring pulp therapy procedures 4.Individuals without any cognitive or systemic disabilities
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Children with prior dental experience 2.Patients with developmental or linguistic disorders who cannot communicate properly 3.Children with medications which affect behaviour 4.Medically and systematically compromised patients 5.Patients with cognitive impairments or special needs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ego defence mechanisms exhibited by children while subjected to various ego defence testsTimepoint: 1.pre appointment in the waiting area 2.During treatment at chairside 3.1 week later during follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ego defense mechanisms exhibited by childrenTimepoint: 1 week later during Recall & review | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRamesh R
Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals
Outcome results
None listed