Hypnosis of preschool age children for anxiety reduction in dentistry
Journal title IPNOSI
Author/s Allan R. Pike
Publishing Year 2009 Issue 2009/1
Language Italian Pages 11 P. 17-27 File size 344 KB
DOI 10.3280/IPN2009-001002
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Hypnosis of preschool age children for anxiety reduction in dentistry - Hypnosis of preschool age children for anxiety reduction in dentistry. A non-verbal hypnotic induction technique for three year old children at their first dental visit rapidly reduces anxiety. The mind set is done via pre-mailed printed materials. The induction sequence is as follows: Adjust shoes and socks, examine fingers, measure height, assist arm levitation, and praise. The key is to allow the child to feel in control, while the dentist acts as a guide. Proceeding against a child’s will, destroys hard earned trust forever. Technical procedures require detailed progressive desensitization. Operator patience and painless techniques are most important.
Key words: hypnosis, children, non-verbal, dentist, progressive, desensitization.
Parole chiave: ipnosi, bambini, non-verbale, dentista, desensibilizzazione progressiva.
Allan R. Pike, Hypnosis of preschool age children for anxiety reduction in dentistry in "IPNOSI" 1/2009, pp 17-27, DOI: 10.3280/IPN2009-001002