Hypnosis the lost art of green pediatric dentistry

Background: Hypnosis has been one of the old and non-invasive ways to manage childhood dental anxiety, fear, phobia, and frustration. In the care of children, anxiety, pain, and fear stand as a barrier. Hypnosis is a procedure in which the actions of the child’s interpretation of the therapy can be changed. Aim: The goal of the study is to test the efficacy of hypnosis by reducing their discomfort, fear, and anxiety to induce a positive attitude in children toward care and the dentist. Materials and Methods: Fifty children were selected randomly for this study. Parent and patient consent were taken before initiating the procedure. Children selected were between the age of 6 and 14 years. Twenty-five children were taken into the control group (hypnotized) and the rest 25 was taken as non-control group (not hypnotized). Magnetic fingers exercise was the induction technique used here. Results: It was found that the children who undergone hypnosis had given a rating of 0–4 no hurt to hurt a little bit) while those who were not hypnotized had given a rating of 3–9 and pulse rate was lower in children who were hypnotized. Conclusion: Hypnosis and comprehensive preparation and selection of patients can be successfully utilized by pedodontists to tame the child’s mind toward care and instill inside the child a positive mindset.