Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Low-Level Laser Therapy: Application of Low-Level Laser Therapy at the injection site for 60 seconds at 980nm wavelength prior to inferior alveolar nerve block using standardized parame
Sponsors
Dr Rishabh Kumar Das
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6-9 years at the time of treatment Children requiring bilateral inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) for dental procedures in the mandibular primary molars / permanent first molars (e.g., pulpectomy, extraction, or restorative procedures). Children exhibiting positive or definitely positive behaviour according to Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale, capable of cooperating during dental treatment and pain assessment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain perception during Inferior Alveolar Nerve block assesssed using validating pain scales (Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale and FLACC Scale)Timepoint: During administration of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block and immediately after completion of injection at each intervention visit. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Behavioral response of the child during Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block assessed using FLACC ScaleTimepoint: During administration of local anesthesia.;Physiological parameters (heart rate) as an indicator of pain and anxiety.Timepoint: Before, during, and after administration of inferior alveolar nerve block.;Child s subjective pain rating using Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale.Timepoint: Immediately after administration of inferior alveolar nerve block. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Rishabh Kumar Das
Outcome results
None listed