Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

The Korean Dental Society of Anesthsiology (대한치과마취과학회)
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Evaluating anxiety levels and pain perception while administering local anesthesia using conventional, insulin, and deception syringes in 6-12-year-olds

  • Kohli, Neha (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER'S KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences) ;
  • Hugar, Shivayogi M (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER'S KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences) ;
  • Patil, Vidyavathi H (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER'S KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences) ;
  • Saxena, Nivedita (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER'S KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences) ;
  • Kadam, Krishna S (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER'S KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences) ;
  • Karmarkar, Sanika (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER'S KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences)
  • Received : 2022.03.13
  • Accepted : 2022.05.15
  • Published : 2022.06.01
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Abstract

Background: Injections are one of the most fear-provoking stimuli in dentistry. Painless administration of an injection is a vital step in alleviating anxiety, which in turn leads to good behavior in children. The aim is to evaluate and compare anxiety levels and pain perception using conventional, insulin, and deception syringes during the administration of local anesthesia in children. Methods: Forty-five children aged 6-12 were selected using a standard sample size formula and equally divided into three groups. Local anesthesia was administered using a conventional syringe to Group A participants and an insulin syringe for Group B participants. Group C participants were administered local anesthesia using a deception syringe by showing the patient disposable obturation tips, and eventually a conventional syringe was used for administration of local anesthesia after hiding them from the patient. Anxiety levels were assessed using Venham's Picture Scale and pulse rate at baseline and after administration of local anesthesia. The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale was used to assess pain perception after the administration of local anesthesia. Results: Insulin and deception syringes showed better reduction in anxiety levels and pain perception than conventional syringes, demonstrating a high statistically significant difference. Conclusion: The use of insulin and deception syringes for administration of anesthesia was demonstrated to be effective in alleviating anxiety in children and is therefore recommended as an alternative to conventional syringes.

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