From Alginate to Pixel: Comparing the Effect of Two Dental Impression Methods on Children’s Anxiety

From Alginate to Pixel: Comparing the Effect of Two Dental Impression Methods on Children’s Anxiety

Background/Objectives: Alginate dental impressions are often among the most anxiety-inducing procedures for pediatric patients due to discomfort caused by nausea, gagging, and the vomiting reflex. This technique frequently raises anxiety levels in children. In contrast, intraoral scanners are increa...

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Main Authors: Isabel Cristina Miranda Ataíde, Clara Serna-Muñoz, Cristina Maria Ferreira Guimaraes Pereira Areias, Álvaro Amadeu Ferreira de Azevedo, Romeu Eduardo Pereirinha Henriques Ferreira de Andrade, Antonio José Ortiz-Ruiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
alginate impression
analogic impression
children
dental fear/anxiety/stress
heart rate
intraoral scanner
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/7/866
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