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http://dx.doi.org/10.17245/jdapm.2018.18.1.35

A clinical comparative study between conventional and camouflaged syringes to evaluate behavior and anxiety in 6-11-year-old children during local anesthesia administration-a novel approach  

Melwani, Anjana M (Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, M.R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital)
Srinivasan, Ila (Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, M.R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital)
Setty, Jyothsna V (Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, M.R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital)
Murali, Krishna D.R. (Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, M.R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital)
Pamnani, Sunaina S (Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, M.R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital)
Lalitya, Dandamudi (Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, M.R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital)
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Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine / v.18, no.1, 2018 , pp. 35-40 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: The sight of dental injection can bring about severe anxiety in children. Therefore, an alternative method that is convenient, effective, and keeps the needle hidden making it child friendly is necessary. The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy of a camouflaged syringe and conventional syringe on behavior and anxiety in 6-11-year-old children during local anesthesia administration. Methods: The study was a randomized, crossover clinical study including 30 children. Children were separated into two groups. Group 1 consisted of 15 children aged 6-8 years while group 2 consisted of 15 children aged 9-11 years. This study involved two sessions wherein all the children were injected using conventional and camouflaged syringes in separate sessions. Their behavior was assessed using the Faces, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) behavior pain scale and anxiety was assessed by measuring changes in pulse rate. Patient and operator preferences were compared. Results: The results showed a lower mean change in pulse rate and FLACC scores in the camouflaged group, suggesting a positive behavior and lesser anxiety with camouflaged syringes than with conventional syringes. Conclusions: The use of camouflaged syringes for anesthesia was demonstrated to be effective in improving the behavior of children and decreasing their anxiety, and is therefore recommended as an alternative to the use of conventional syringes for local anesthesia.
Keywords
Anxiety; Behavior; Camouflage; Local Anesthesia; Pediatric Dentistry;
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