Pain Reduction Using Vibration and Topical Anesthesia

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to study if a powered toothbrush providing vibrations compared with 20% benzocaine topical gel is more effective in reducing pain before local anesthetic injections in children aged 6-12 years undergoing dental procedures. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the powered toothbrush reduce pain more effectively than the 20% benzocaine topical gel? How do children perceive and respond to each method using subjective and objective pain measurement tools? Researchers will compare the use of a powered toothbrush to 20% benzocaine topical gel to see which method minimizes pain during infiltration anesthesia in pediatric patients. Participants will: Be divided into two groups: Group A: Receive 20% benzocaine topical gel before injection. Group B: Use a powered toothbrush at the injection site before administration. Report pain levels using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale and have their pain responses measured using the SEM Scale. Study Details: Randomized clinical trial with convenience sampling. Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6-12 years, ASA I classification, and positive Frankl behavior rating. Exclusion criteria: Intellectual impairments, allergies to local anesthesia, or systemic health conditions. Study duration: \[November 2024 to December 2024\]. Ethical Considerations: Participation is voluntary, with informed consent required. Responses will remain confidential, and all ethical guidelines will be followed.

Timeline

Start

2024-11-28

Primary completion

2024-12-30

Completion

2025-02-03

Publications

• Background AlHareky M, AlHumaid J, Bedi S, El Tantawi M, AlGahtani M, AlYousef Y. Effect of a Vibration System on Pain Reduction during Injection of Dental Anesthesia in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Int J Dent. 2021 Jan 30;2021:8896408. doi: 10.1155/2021/8896408. eCollection 2021.
• Background Shilpapriya M, Jayanthi M, Reddy VN, Sakthivel R, Selvaraju G, Vijayakumar P. Effectiveness of new vibration delivery system on pain associated with injection of local anesthesia in children. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2015 Jul-Sep;33(3):173-6. doi: 10.4103/0970-4388.160343.
• Background Melzack R, Wall PD. Pain mechanisms: a new theory. Science. 1965 Nov 19;150(3699):971-9. doi: 10.1126/science.150.3699.971. No abstract available.
• Background Shaefer JR, Lee SJ, Anderson NK. A Vibration Device to Control Injection Discomfort. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2017 Jun;38(6):e5-e8.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.