# Impact of tell show do and audio-visual distraction techniques on pediatric dental anxiety: A comparative study

## TL;DR

This study compares two methods to reduce anxiety in children during dental procedures, finding that audio-visual distraction is more effective than the tell-show-do technique.

## Contribution

The study provides new evidence that audio-visual distraction is more effective than TSD for managing pediatric dental anxiety.

## Key findings

- Group B (AVD) showed a statistically significant decrease in anxiety levels.
- There were notable differences in anxiety reduction between the TSD and AVD groups.
- AVD is suggested as an effective method for managing anxiety in pediatric dental patients.

## Abstract

Effective behavior management is crucial in pediatric dentistry to alleviate anxiety and improve treatment outcomes. The current
research was conducted to compare the effectiveness of behavior management techniques, specifically Tell Show Do (TSD) and Audiovisual
Distractions (AVD), on apprehension levels in children undergoing the extraction of primary teeth. Forty children aged 4 to 8 years, all
experiencing their first dental visit with a tooth indicated for extraction, were assigned to Group A (TSD) and Group B (AVD). Dental
anxiety was assessed using Venham's Picture Test both pre-operatively and post-operatively. Results showed a statistically significant
decrease in anxiety levels for Group B, along with notable differences between the two groups. Thus, the findings suggest that the
Audio-visual Distraction method is an effective approach for managing anxiety in pediatric dental patients.