Does Artificial Intelligence-generated Image Exposure before the Treatment Reduce Dental Anxiety in Children Aged 6–12 Years: An Observational Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: another child undergoing dental treatment via direct observation, video, or photographs.5 Artificial intelligence (AI) presents considerable potential in pediatric dentistry, enhancing diagnosis and treatment planning, facilitating image analysis, and improving communication with patients and parents.7 The emergence of various AI image generators such as Copilot, Dall-E3, and Gemini, capable of producing images that are indistinguishable from natural ones, IntroductIonIn dentistry, the effectiveness of treatment derives from the dentist's competence and ability to create an effective relationship with the patient.Fear of dentistry in children is common.Kuhn's findings indicated that approximately 22% of children evaluated by pediatric dentists exhibit significant management challenges. 1 The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has drawn several behavior management approaches to use in children, such as tell-show-do, voice control, distraction, positive reinforcement, physical restraint, nonverbal communication, conscious sedation, and general anesthesia.Many approaches have been suggested for application in children when anxiety disrupts dental treatment.2 Images may be similar to a simple version of "modeling", successfully used to decrease dental anxiety in children.One strategy could involve cultivating favorable connections with dentistry by showcasing favorable depictions of youngsters undergoing dental treatment.This approach utilizes social learning principles, suggesting that exposure to positive images will facilitate the formation of an association between positive imagery and dentistry, resembling the concept of modeling.3 Recent evidence demonstrates the impact of model observation on managing dental anxiety in pediatric patients.4,5 Pediatric dentists aim to prevent, eliminate, or minimize anxiety in young patients, as this emotional state can adversely affect the quality of dental care and the child's overall oral health.6 Recent evidence indicates that modeling effectively reduces anxiety in pediatric dental patients.The method entails a child observing 1,
Authors: Shrushti Tusharkumar Dagli, Seema Bargale
Institutions: Bhavnagar University, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414035128