None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Aromatherapy and music therapy
: Music therapy combined with lavender aromatherapy will be used as the intervention during the dental procedure. Aromatherapy will be administered using
Sponsors
Bhojia Dental College and hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6-12 years. Children requiring pit and fissure sealant on permanent molars Children visiting the dental clinic for their first dental appointment Children displaying positive or negative behaviour
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with olfactory dysfunction, respiratory conditions (asthma, allergies), or recent upper respiratory infections. Children with known hypersensitivity or intolerance to lavender essential oil or fragrance. Children currently taking anti-anxiety, sedative or stimulant medications. Children showing definitely positive or definitely negative behaviour
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| They include changes in dental anxiety measured through: Physiological anxiety : By measuring pulse rate and oxygen saturation (Spo2) measured using pulse oximeter Subjective anxiety : Using Facial image scale, Venham Picture Scale Cognitive anxiety : Using Modified Child Dental Anxiety ScaleTimepoint: All the above parameteres will be measured before starting the procedure and once the procedure is completed on the same day. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the overall patient cooperation & behaviour responseTimepoint: They will be measured pre treatment & post treatment on the same day. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Neetika Singh
Bhojia Dental College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed