Bibin technique for behavior management

Abstract

Background: Bibin technique emphasizes on various steps to manage child behavior. It should be started from the 1 st visit of the child to the day when the treatment is ending. Child becomes very sensitive to expressive emotions at an age of just 1 year. It has to be noted that this sensitivity to expressive emotions is the one that brings about social development in an individual. Hence, we should harness the power of the expressive emotions in controlling the child fear and anxiety. We have to keep in mind that fear and anxiety reduces the pain threshold. Bibin technique is all about instilling a positive attitude within the child by harnessing the power of expressive emotions from the environment surrounding him or her through a series of steps. This review is to prove the efficiency of Bibin technique in reducing the fear and anxiety of child. Materials and Methods: One hundred children were selected randomly for this study. Parent and patient consent was taken before initiating the procedure. Children selected were between the ages of 4 and 14 years. Fifty children were taken into the control group (Bibin technique) and the rest 50 was taken as non-control group. Pulse rate and facial imaging scale were used to analyze the effectiveness of Bibin technique. Results: It was found that the children who undergone Bibin technique had given a rating of 1–2 while those who were not in the non-control group had given a rating of 3–4 and pulse rate was lower in children who were in the control group. Conclusion: Pedodontists can effectively use Bibin technique and extensive patient planning and selection to frame the mind of the child toward treatment and establish a positive mentality within the child.