Dental visit anxiety.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Injection of 2% lidocaine with epinephrine 1:80000 at 37°C (body temperature) for inferior alveolar nerve block. Injection duration: over 60 seconds using a 27-gauge needle..
Sponsors
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 7 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 5 to 7 years ASA I health status (healthy children) Signed written informed consent by parents/legal guardians Children with positive or definitely positive behavior on the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale Need for inferior alveolar nerve block injection on both right and left sides (bilateral primary mandibular molars requiring pulp treatment)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within 12 hours prior to the study Lack of cooperation by the child during the procedure Presence of infection at the injection site Hypersensitivity or allergy to local anesthetics, cold sensitivity, underlying vascular or immunological diseases Previous unsuccessful dental treatment experience
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score measured immediately after inferior alveolar nerve block injection using Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale and 10-cm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Timepoint: Immediately after injection. Method of measurement: Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale and 10-cm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Heart rate measured as beats per minute2. Respiratory rate measured as breaths per minute3. Systolic blood pressure in mmHg4. Diastolic blood pressure in mmHg. Timepoint: Before and immediately after injection. Method of measurement: 1. Stethoscope2. Manual counting3. Digital sphygmomanometer4. Digital sphygmomanometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHoorieh Abedi
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed