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Differences between normal and developmentally disabled children in a first dental visit

J R Boj1, J M Davila

  • 1Dental School, University of Barcelona, Spain.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

A dental audiovisual program improved behavior and lowered heart rate in young children during their first dental visit. This contrasts with previous findings in developmentally disabled children.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • First dental visits can be anxiety-provoking for young children.
  • Previous research explored audiovisual interventions with developmentally disabled children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate behavior modification in normal children using a tape-slide series before their first dental examination.
  • To compare results with a prior study involving developmentally disabled children.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-eight three- and four-year-old children with no prior dental experience were exposed to an audiovisual presentation.
  • Behavior and heart rate were monitored during the dental examination.

Main Results:

  • Children exposed to the audiovisual technique exhibited improved behavior.

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  • A significantly lower heart rate was observed in the normal children during the appointment.
  • Results were opposite to those found in a previous study with special needs children.

    • Conclusions:

    • Audiovisual interventions can positively impact behavior and physiological responses in young children during dental visits.
    • The effectiveness of this technique may differ between normal and developmentally disabled pediatric populations.