Comparative evaluation of behavior management techniques on anxiety levels in pediatric dental patients.

Researchers compared four behavior management approaches—positive reinforcement, distraction, nitrous oxide sedation, and a control group—to reduce anxiety in child dental patients. Nitrous oxide sedation proved most effective, followed by distraction, with positive reinforcement showing moderate effectiveness.

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