Use of distraction techniques for the management of anxiety and fear in paediatric dental practice: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Ivana Meyer PradoLarissa CarcavalliLucas Guimarães AbreuJunia Maria Cheib Serra-NegraSaul Martins PaivaCarolina de Castro MartinsPublished in: International journal of paediatric dentistry (2019)
There is a very low certainty of evidence that DT can be effective in managing children's/adolescents' dental fear and anxiety during dental treatment. The heterogeneity of methodologies and findings in the studies, however, suggests more robust, and well-executed RCTs are needed.