Efficacy of external vibration versus music distraction on dental anxiety and pain perception during local anaesthetic administration in children: a randomized clinical study

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1 Department of Pediatric, Preventive and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Newgiza University,Egypt

2 Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt.

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Introduction: Local anaesthetic (LA) injections in pediatric patients remain one of the most stress-inducing procedures. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of the Buzzy device and upbeat music on dental anxiety and pain perception during LA administration in children. Subjects and Methods: This split-mouth randomized controlled study involved 90 children, comparing an external vibrating device (Buzzy) with upbeat music during local anaesthesia administration. Pain, anxiety, pulse rate, and oxygen saturation were measured using standardized scales and a pulse oximeter. Results: showed that music significantly reduced pain and anxiety before, during, and after anaesthesia, while the Buzzy device had a more pronounced effect during the procedure. Both interventions led to significant changes in pulse rate, but oxygen saturation remained unaffected. The study demonstrates that both methods effectively alleviate pain and anxiety associated with dental anaesthesia in pediatric patients, providing dental professionals with non-pharmacological options to enhance patient comfort and cooperation during procedures.. Conclusion: Both interventions proved to have positive effects in decreasing both pain and dental anxiety in children during the LA administration.

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Advanced Dental Journal
Volume 7, Issue 1
January 2025
Pages 18-27

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