Effects of AI-Generated Animated Videos on Dental Anxiety in Children

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the overall effect of an artificial intelligence-generated, instrument-specific animated video series compared with the conventional Tell-Show-Do (TSD) technique on dental anxiety in children aged 4 to 8 years. The study will also investigate whether the anxiety-reducing effect differs according to the dental instrument introduced. Researchers will compare the animated video series with the conventional Tell-Show-Do technique across four dental instruments: dental mirror, dental probe, micromotor handpiece, and saliva ejector. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the study groups. Children will either watch an instrument-specific animated educational video or receive the Tell-Show-Do technique related to a specific dental instrument. Dental anxiety levels will be evaluated using the Facial Image Scale (FIS), Venham Picture Test (VPT) and Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale-Faces version (MCDASf), together with pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels, before and after the application procedure.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 4-8 years
* Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale score of 3 or 4 (positive or definitely positive) at initial assessment
* No previous restorative or surgical dental treatment
* ASA physical status classification I or II
* Ability to communicate in Turkish
* Written informed consent from the parent or legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed neurodevelopmental disorder (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
* Clinically significant visual or hearing impairment
* Prior exposure to formal behaviour management conditioning programmes
* Requirement for emergency dental care at the study appointment

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