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Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)

ISSN 1978-3728

Vol. 43 / No. 1 / Published : 2010-03

Order : 4, and page :17 - 20

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Original Article :

Mozart effect on dental anxiety in 6-12 year-old children

Author :

  1. Arlette Suzy Setiawan*1
  2. Hilma Zidnia*2
  3. Inne Suherna Sasmita*3
  1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry
    Faculty of Dentistry, University of Padjadjaran
    Bandung - Indonesia

  2. Department of Pediatric Dentistry
    Faculty of Dentistry, University of Padjadjaran
    Bandung - Indonesia

  3. Department of Pediatric Dentistry
    Faculty of Dentistry, University of Padjadjaran
    Bandung - Indonesia

Abstract :

Background: Children anxiety in dental treatment often becomes a barrier for dentist to perform optimum dental treatment procedure. Various methods to manage anxiety and fear in children have been applied including listening to classical music during dental treatment. One of the classical music usually used is music by Mozart. Purpose: This study is aimed at discovering the role of classical music by Mozart in dental anxiety changes. Method: This study is an quasi experimental study using purposive sampling method. The sample consist of 30 children between 6-12 years old group who were treated at the Klinik Kedokteran Gigi Anak, Rumah Sakit Gigi dan Mulut FKG Unpad. The anxiety data was collected using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before and after listening on the classical music during treatment. Result: The result of this study showed that there are 23 children (76.67% of subjects) who present decreased anxiety, 7 children (23.33% of subjects) does not present decreased anxiety and none of (0 child or 0% of subjects) show increased anxiety. Conclusion: It is concluded from that listening to music by Mozart during dental treatment can reduce anxiety among the group of children between 6-12 years.

Keyword :

Mozart effect, dental anxiety, children,


References :

Al-Madi EM ,(2002) Assesment of dental fear and anxiety among adolescent females in Riyadh Saudi Arabia - : Saudi Dental J





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Volume : 43 / No. : 1 / Pub. : 2010-03
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