This study aimed to evaluate the effects of music on anxiety, heart rate, and pain perception in children during fissure sealant application, and to compare the effectiveness of clinician-selected and patient-selected music. A total of 90 children aged 6-9 years were included in this split-mouth study. Each child received fissure sealant treatment on three permanent first molars under three different conditions: no music, clinician-selected music, and patient-selected music. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Facial Image Scale (FIS), heart rate was measured with a pulse oximeter, and pain perception was evaluated using the Wong-Baker Pain Scale. Measurements were recorded before and after each procedure. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and repeated measures ANOVA with Bonferroni correction.
Who can participate
Age range6 Years – 9 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Children aged 6-9 years
✓. Children with at least 3 fully erupted permanent first molars
✓. Children requiring pit and fissure sealant application
✓. Children with no previous dental treatment experience
✓. Children without learning disabilities
✓. Children without any systemic diseases
Exclusion criteria
✕. Children with any physical or mental disability
✕. Children who have previously experienced any psychological disorder that could affect anxiety measurement
✕. Children who have previously received fissure sealant or any other dental treatment
✕. Children whose permanent first molars have not fully erupted, are carious, or have previously undergone other procedures
What they're measuring
1
Anxiety Level
Timeframe: Immediately before and after the procedure
2
Pulse Rate
Timeframe: Immediately before and after the procedure