Evaluation of Behaviour and Anxiety in Children During Local Anesthesia Administration Using Conventional Syringe Vs Custom Made Economic Sleeve Syringe: A Clinical Study

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Department of Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry College Of Dental Science And Hospital Amargadh Bhavnagr Gujarat

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Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the behaviour and anxiety in 6- 11 years old children during local anesthesia administration using conventional syringe vs. custom made economic sleeve syringe, a clinical study. Subjects and method: This study included 98 Children aged between 6 to 11 years. Children’s were distributed equally into two groups, Group 1 consisted of 49 children age group of 6-11 years old in which conventional syringe was used and Group 2 consisted of 49 children age group of 6-11 years old in which custom made economical sleeve syringe was used for anesthesia. Result: Result showed in group 1, conventional syringe FLACC scale scores was 6.71±1.76 and in group 2, custom made economic sleeve FLACC scale was 0.49±0.58.while In group 1, conventional syringe frankel’s behaviour rating scale scores was 3.47±0.5 and in group 2, it was 3.57±0.5, so frankel’s behaviour rating scale was higher in experimental group with a t value of -1.006 and is statistically non-significant with a p value of 0.317. Conclusion: The custom made economical sleeve syringe in children during local anesthesia administration can be used to reduce the fear and anxiety as compared to the conventional syringe.

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Advanced Dental Journal
Volume 5, Issue 4
October 2023
Pages 901-909

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