Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

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Advances in pediatric dentistry: new approaches to pain control and anxiety reduction in children - a narrative review

  • Ravi Vijaya Remi (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Pacific Dental College) ;
  • Athimuthu Anantharaj (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College) ;
  • Prasanna Praveen (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College) ;
  • Rani Shankarappa Prathibha (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College) ;
  • Ramakrishna Sudhir (Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College)
  • Received : 2023.05.13
  • Accepted : 2023.09.14
  • Published : 2023.12.01
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Abstract

Painless treatment determines the quality of pediatric dental care. Although local anesthesia has been used to manage pain in dentistry, children often cite traditional aspirating syringes as a symbol of fear and pain. Adequate pain control during dental procedures may help alleviate fear and anxiety and instill positive oral health attitudes in children. Newer approaches such as intranasal spray, centbucridine, jet injectors, buzzy devices, and acupressure have been developed to help dentists provide near-painless injections while reducing dental anxiety. This review aims to summarize newer approaches to alleviate pain and anxiety in children.

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