Health Condition 1: Z048- Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Local Pressure application and
Acupressure
: Comparison of local pressure application versus acupressure, followed by local anesthetic administration, to assess pain perception during i
Sponsors
Dr Abhinaya Sathvika Kotagiri
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 6 to 9 years with written parental consent and child assent. 2. Children requiring bilateral greater palatine nerve block (GPNB) for dental procedures (e.g., Pulpectomy or extraction) in the upper arch. 3. Children with no previous history of dental local anesthesia injection. 4. Children exhibiting a cooperative behavior rated as Frankl s Behavior Rating Scale Grade III (Positive) or IV (Definitely Positive).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with special health-care needs. 2. Children with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anaesthesia (specifically lignocaine or adrenaline). 3. Children with any cutaneous lesions (blisters, rashes, open wounds) or swelling on the dorsum of either hand near the Hegu (LI4) acupressure point. 4. Patients diagnosed with underlying vascular or significant hypersensitivity disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Subjective Pain Perception was measured using the Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (WBS).Timepoint: before, during, after LA administration at 1 week, 2 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Objective Pain Perception was assessed using the Sound, Eye & Motor (SEM) scale.Timepoint: before, during, after LA administration at 1 week, 2 weeks. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Abhinaya Sathvika Kotagiri
Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed