Comparing Aromatherapy and Music Therapy to Reduce Anxiety in Children During Their First Dental X-Ray

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare the effects of aromatherapy and music therapy on anxiety levels in children undergoing their first intraoral radiographic examination. Dental anxiety is common in pediatric patients and can affect how well they cooperate during treatment. The study evaluates which intervention, or combination of both, may better reduce anxiety in this setting. Children will be randomly assigned to one of four groups aromatherapy with lavender oil, music therapy with calming music, both aromatherapy and music therapy together, or a control group receiving standard care without extra interventions. Aromatherapy involves diffusing lavender essential oil in the clinical environment, while music therapy uses Pachelbels Canon in D major played at a comfortable volume before the radiographic procedure. Participants will have their anxiety levels measured immediately before and after the panoramic radiography using the Facial Imaging Scale. Pulse rate will also be recorded using a finger pulse oximeter at the same timepoints. Researchers will assess whether these therapies reduce anxiety and heart rate compared to the control group. The study may help develop simple, non-invasive methods to improve comfort and cooperation in children during dental X-rays.

Aromatherapy vs Music Therapy for Anxiety in Children During Dental Radiography