Efficacy of Hypnotherapy in Children With Dental Anxiety

Efficacy of Hypnotherapy in Children Aged 8-12 Years Old With Dental Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Dental anxiety is a common problem among the children. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of hypnotherapy in children with dental anxiety. The participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to hypnotherapy or control group. The outcome measures will be Modified Children Dental Anxiety Scale-faces version(MCDAS(f)) and Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).

Inclusion Criteria:

• initial MCDAS(f) total score > 19
• ICDAS II (international caries detection and assessment score)= 5 for at least one tooth

Exclusion Criteria:

• presence of dental pain complaint
• non-obtaining the informed consent form