Health Condition 1: K049- Other and unspecified diseases ofpulp and periapical tissues
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Lignocaine IANB plus acupressure
: Acupressure:
Points: Shenmen, Shan points
Method: Vaccaria seeds on adhesive tape applied after cleaning ear with alcohol swab.
Timing: Applied 2 mi
Shenmen, Shan
Use vaccaria seeds on adhesive tape applied after cleaning ear with alcohol swab
Applied for 2 mins before , kept during injection
Gentle pressure for 60-90 secs at placement
Age-appro
Sponsors
Dr. Geetanjali Mahajan
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Children aged 6 to 12 years requiring IANB for routine dental treatment. 2. ASA I or II (healthy or mild systemic illness). 3. Able to follow instructions and provide assent; parental consent obtained. 4. Willing to undergo acupressure with or without AVD or VR.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Ear infections, skin lesions, or allergy to adhesive materials. 2. Epilepsy, motion sickness, cognitive or communication disorders, or visual/hearing impairments preventing participation. 3. Use of anxiolytics, sedatives, or analgesics within 24 to 48 hrs. 4. Allergy to local anaesthetics or study materials. 5. Acute systemic illness or contraindication for IANB.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in dental anxiety scores measured using the Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale (MCDAS) from baseline to post-procedure, compared across the three groups. Timepoint: Dental anxiety (MCDAS) 1. Baseline (T0): Before intervention (while seated, prior to IANB). 2. Post-procedure (T3): After completion of IANB injection. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score on Wong Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale, FLACC scale immediately after IANB.Timepoint: At baseline, during injection & post injection | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactGeetanjali Mahajan
Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai
Outcome results
None listed