Dental pain and anxiety Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
The sample was collected from children who were referred to the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University. Participation in the study was openly voluntary, an
Sponsors
Damascus University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 9 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy children aged 6 to 9 years requiring dental treatment involving maxillary infiltration local anesthesia 2. Children with no previous dental experience 3. Children who had not received any sedative or analgesic medication within three hours before the appointment 4. Children who demonstrated positive behavior according to the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children unable to communicate effectively 2. Children with physical or cognitive disabilities 3. Uncooperative children exhibiting disruptive behavior 4. Children with acute pulpitis or severe dental abscess 5. Children whose legal guardians refused to provide consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Dental anxiety is measured using the Facial Image Scale (FIS) at baseline (before any intervention) and after behavioral management using the Tell-Show-Do technique and introduction to either the camouflaged or conventional syringe, but before administration of topical anesthesia 2. Pulse rate is measured using a finger pulse oximeter at baseline (while seated in the dental chair), after behavioral management and syringe introduction, and one minute after completion of the local anesthetic injection 3. Pain perception is measured using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) scale during the administration of local anesthesia | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| There are no secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
Syria
Contacts
Public ContactMawia Karkoutly
Outcome results
None listed