An interventional study of dentapen and Traditional metal Syringes in Early Childhood Caries, sponsored by Cairo University. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 6 Years to 8 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-07-27.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
This study compares the effect of the controlled flow delivery Dentapen® technique to traditional syringes on pain perception during dental procedures among a group of pediatric dental patients
Local anesthetic injections are usually the main reason for fear and anxiety during dental treatment. Pain management is a critical aspect of pediatric dental care. Fear associated with seeing and experiencing needle penetration, sensation of swelling soft tissues and prolonged numbness as well as allergic reactions to the anesthetic fluid, are the most common factors causing patients and dental clinicians to experience anxiety regarding the use of infiltration local anesthesia. Exploring new alternative and a traumatic method will help improving the quality of care in pediatric dentistry.
Consequently, there is a constant search for new techniques looking to avoid the invasive and often painful nature of the anaesthetic injection required for dental treatments, making it a more pleasant and less distressing experience for patients.
Even though there are no techniques available that can totally replace conventional local anaesthesia, some alternatives have been developed that are effective in a limited range of procedures. In 1997, a new method for the administration of anaesthetics was launched: the computer- controlled local anaesthesia delivery system (CCLADS). After
2006, the single tooth anaesthesia system (STA) (Milestone Scientific, Inc. Livingston, NJ, USA) was also introduced.
Currently, one of the most discouraging aspects for many patients undergoing dental procedures is the administration of anaesthesia. Consequently, there is a constant search for new techniques to avoid the invasive and painful nature of the injection. A new, cableless, motorised syringe system (Dentapen®) has recently been developed, standing out for its convenience and ease of use. The slow injection of anaesthetics at low pressure appears to reduce pain and discomfort during dental anaesthesia, and that currently does not require specific training. It has several injection settings, allowing it to be held like a syringe or pen, and is compatible with all anaesthetic needles and cartridges from all brands with an accurate control of flow and pressure of the injection can therefore mitigate the pain experienced by these patients.
So, the purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effect of controlled flow delivery Dentapen® technique on pain perception among a group of pediatric dental patients in comparison to conventional injection technique.
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Children aged between 6 and 8 years
Exclusion Criteria:
Children with previously restored teeth
Controlled Flow Delivery Dentapen - infiltration upper d according to the manufacturer instructions it works with standardised 1.8 ml local anaesthetic carpules . 1)we raise the lip a little 2) we use dentapen for anaesthesia 3) class 1 cavity preparation Articaine hydrochloride 4% with 1:100,000 epinephrine will be injected.The dentist will wait 5 seconds
Device: dentapen
Traditional metal Syringes we raise the lip a little 2) infiltration upper d we use traditional syringes 3)class 1 cavity preparation with composit filling works with standardised 1.8 ml local anaesthetic carpules . we use Articaine hydrochloride 4% with 1:100,000 epinephrine will be injected.The dentist will wait 5 seconds
Device: Traditional metal Syringes
Experimental: Controlled Flow Delivery Dentapen according to the manufacturer instructions, It works with standardised 1.8 mL local anaesthetic carpules. The distalingual and mesiolingual line angles are the most effective for multi-rooted upper D teeth. Articaine hydrochloride 4% with 1:100,000 epinephrine will be injected for each root as shown on a special indicator.The dentist will wait 5 seconds before needle withdrawal. Same steps will be repeated at the mesiolingual line angle
Active Comparator: Conventional Injection of infiltration upper d a standard technique for the Injection of infiltration upper d will be used supplemented with long buccal infiltration for the buccal gingiva. A 27-gauge disposable dental needle will be used to inject Articaine hydrochloride 4% with 1:100,000 epinephrine. The needle will be directed to primary molars
Pain perception during injection of local anesthesia
Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale; Scores (0-10)
Time frame: in the same visit after finishing the procedure, 0 scale - no pain , 10 scale -worest
Heart rate during injection of local anesthesia
measured by Pulse oximeter, Beats per minute (BPM)
Time frame: in the same visit after finishing the procedure
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