Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of video modeling, mobile app (Little Lovely Dentist), and animated video modeling technique in the management of dental anxiety in children: A randomized clinical study

• Published in: Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 252 - 260
• Main Authors: Chinthala, Manasa, Reddy, P. V. Ravindranath, Ganapathi, Aruna Kumari, Preethi, Vem, Srija, Kodali
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 01.04.2025; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Edition: 2
• Subjects: Anxiety; behavior guidance; Behavior Therapy - methods; Child; Child, Preschool; Children; Clinical trials; Comparative analysis; dental anxiety; Dental Anxiety - prevention & control; Dental Anxiety - therapy; Dental Care for Children; Dental sealants; Dentists; Female; Humans; Male; Mobile Applications; Original Article; Patient compliance; Prophylaxis; Statistical analysis; video modeling; Behavior guidance; video modeling; dental anxiety

ABSTRACT Background: Dental anxiety is one of the most common problems associated with children, as observed in the dental office. Dental treatments for children are focused on patient comfort and anxiety reduction in clinical settings employing behavior guidance strategies. Aim: To compare and eval...