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INTRODUCTION: To evaluate the effect of audioanalgesia in 6- to 12-year-old children during dental treatment procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 40 children were selected and divided into two groups, study group - with audioanalgesia and control group - without audioanalgesia. The value of their pain was evaluated using Venham's pain rating scale. Data were compared using one-sample t-test using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (Inc.; Chicago, IL, USA), version 17.0. RESULTS: The difference in the control group and study group was statistically significant (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The method of distraction using audioanalgesia instills better positive dental attitude in children and decreases their pain perception. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Playing or hearing music during dental procedure significantly alters the perception of pain in 6- to 12-year-old children.
