Table 2.

Overview of Sensory-Adapted Dental Environmental Modifications

Sensory Modality	Modifications
Visual	Blackout curtains were placed over windows, overhead fluorescent and dental lamps were turned off, and the dentist wore a headlamp to direct light directly into the child’s mouth and minimize light in the child’s eyes. Slow-moving visual color effects (Snoezelen) shone on the ceiling in the child’s visual field.
Auditory	Calming, rhythmic music played throughout the visit (Gibson, 1994).
Tactile	Deep pressure was provided by a butterfly-type wrap (adapted from Shapiro, Melmed, Sgan-Cohen, Eli, & Parush, 2007), weighted with a regular pediatric dental X-ray vest. The wings wrapped around the child from shoulders to toes and provided a deep hugging pressure to produce a calming effect.