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The reassuring role of music associated with the personality traits of children during dental care: a randomized clinical trial

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Abstract

Aim

The objective of this study was to analyze the reassuring role of music associated with the personality traits of children during dental care.

Method

The study involved a randomized crossover clinical trial with 34 children, aged from 4 to 6 years, who exhibited two carious lesions on the occlusal surfaces of the molars. The children were divided into two groups: (G1) first tooth restoration intervention session with music, second session without music; and (G2) first tooth restoration intervention session without music, second session with music. The first consultation was to perform a clinical examination, and the second and third to perform modified Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (mART). Symphony No. 40 by Mozart was played via headphones. Pulse rate (PR) was measured using a pulse oximeter. The Brazilian version of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Junior (EPQ-J) was used to measure the children’s personality. For statistical analysis, descriptive, Chi-square, and Wilcoxon tests were carried out.

Results

The G1 group exhibited a lower PR at the time of the intervention during the second consultation compared to the third consultation (p = 0.012). The G2 group exhibited a lower PR at the time of the intervention during the third consultation compared to the first consultation (p = 0.002). The majority of the children with a low level of extraversion presented with higher PR (p = 0.005).

Conclusion

Music could reduce the PR among children during dental intervention. Children with low extraversion showed a tendency towards a higher PR without music during dental care.

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Acknowledgements

This study was supported by the following Brazilian agencies: the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) (CNPq); the Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais (Research Support Foundation of the State of Minas Gerais) (FAPEMIG). We are grateful for the important collaboration of Dr. Andrea Antonia Costa and Prof. Saul Paiva in this research.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil

    J. M. Serra-Negra, M. O. Brant & S. M. Auad

  2. Department of Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Geraisl, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil

    M. H. Abreu

  3. Department of Psychology, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil

    C. E. Flores-Mendoza

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Serra-Negra, J.M., Abreu, M.H., Flores-Mendoza, C.E. et al. The reassuring role of music associated with the personality traits of children during dental care: a randomized clinical trial. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 20, 441–449 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-019-00422-y

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