Health Condition 1: R112- Nausea with vomiting, unspecified Health Condition 2: K085- Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Acupressure point P6: a light Finger pressure will be applied on the acupoint located on the forearm 3 inches from wrist by an experienced operator
Intervention2: Acupressure point CV24
Sponsors
Department of Pediatric and Preventive dentistry
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children fulfilling ASA 1 and ASA 2 criteria 2. Children without any systemic diseases, neurological conditions or any developmental disturbances. 3. Children with no previous experience of recording a dental impression. 4. Children rated as positive (cooperative but reserved) or definitely positive (interested and happy) on a Frankl rating scale.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children suffering from nasal obstruction or upper respiratory tract infection.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare and evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure points P6 and CV24 with placebo (False acupressure point) to manage gagging during maxillary impression-making in 5 12-year-old children and To determine the success of maxillary impression-making using acupressure.Timepoint: Baseline, postoperatively | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the effectiveness of acupressure in the reduction of anxiety during impression-making procedure.Timepoint: postoperatively | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Jasmin Winnier
D Y Patil University School of Dentistry
Outcome results
None listed