Synopsis Experience of deliberate pain while injecting an anesthetic is a fear-inducing factor in pediatric dentistry. It significantly affects physiological signs like hypoxemia, tachycardia, injection phobia, etc. Hence, pain management is an important aspect of dental practice. Several methods like cold-pack, warm-pack, rubbing, pressure, acupuncture, distractions, etc., have been assessed for pain reduction in children.
Various vibration devices have been developed for pain control, but very few studies have been conducted to check the efficacy of such devices. This Journal Watch presents a detailed summary of the study “ Effect of a Vibration System on Pain Reduction During Injection of Local Dental Anesthesia in Children ,” from the International Journal of Dentistry , January 2021. Authors: Muhanad Al-Hareky, Jehan Al-Humaid, Sumit Bedi, et al. Study description How was the study…
