Evaluation of efficacy of computer-controlled local anaesthetic delivery system vs traditional injection system for minor pediatric surgical procedures in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the biggest barriers to successful delivery of quality dental care to paediatric patients is fear related to injection of local anaesthetic. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a computer-controlled local anaesthetic delivery (CCLAD) system when compared with a traditional anaesthetic injection. The two systems were compared with respect to reducing pain-related fear and anxiety.

Methods

Eighty children in the age group between 6 and 13 yrs requiring minor paediatric dental procedures on both sides of the dental arch were administered local anaesthesia using a CCLAD system and traditional injection system in two consecutive treatment sessions. The anxiety and fear related to the injection before and after the procedure was evaluated using Children'

SUBMITTER: Dempsy Chengappa MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9485760 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature