Effectiveness of Digital Anesthesia Versus Conventional Techniques in Reducing Pain and Anxiety in Children
Status:
COMPLETED
Trial end date:
2025-04-01
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Summary
This multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of digital anesthesia using a computer-controlled intraosseous system (SleeperOne 5) compared to traditional local anesthesia techniques (infiltration and mandibular block) in paediatric dental patients.
A total of 79 children aged 6-12 years were randomly assigned to one of three groups. Pain perception, anxiety levels, and behavioral responses were assessed using validated tools including the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale, the Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale (MCDAS), and the FLACC behavioral scale.
The study aimed to determine whether digital anesthesia could provide a less painful and less anxiety-inducing experience for children during dental treatment. Findings may support broader clinical adoption of computer-assisted anesthetic delivery in paediatric dentistry.