Brainwave Entrainment Technique in Managing Anxiety and Pain Perception in Pediatric Dental Patients.

Effectiveness of Brainwave Entrainment on Anxiety and Pain Perception in Pediatric Dental Patients (A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial)

Pediatric dental anxiety and pain management present significant clinical challenges during routine treatment. While conventional behavior management techniques exist, their inconsistent effectiveness necessitates the continuous search for alternative solutions. Brainwave entrainment (BWE) , a novel approach using audiovisual stimuli to induce relaxing alpha waves (8-12 Hz) , shows promise in anxiety and pain management. However, its application in pediatric dentistry remains insufficiently explored, particularly for invasive dental procedures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants enrolled in the study will be selected after fulfilling the following inclusion criteria:

  1. Healthy six to nine years old.
  2. Frankl behavioural rating score 2 during preoperative assessment
  3. Bilateral mandibular primary molars indicated for extraction.
  4. Written guardian consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with:

  1. Physical disabilities or psychiatric disorders
  2. Epilepsy.
  3. Visual or hearing disabilities
  4. On photophobia inducing or hearing altering medications.
  5. Hypersensitivity to local anesthetic drugs used.