Efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy in the Management of Injection Pain During Supraperiosteal Anesthesia in Children: A Randomize Clinical Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pediatric Anesthesia
- Sponsor
- Okan University
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Face, Legg, Cry, Consolability Scale (FLACC)
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to compare the pain during needle insertion and injection in supraperiosteal anesthesia with either topical anesthesia (control) or LLTT (experimental).
Investigators
Sinem yildirim
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Okan University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •In need of treatment of right and left molar teeth of maxilla,
- •Does not have any systemic disorder,
- •High level of communication that can provide logical answers to the questions we ask
- •With parental consent,
- •Volunteers who want to participate in the research
- •6-12 years old patients who are compatible with routine dental treatments in the pediatric clinic
Exclusion Criteria
- •No need for treatment of right and left molar teeth of maxilla,
- •Has a systemic condition
- •Low level of communication that cannot provide reasonable answers to the questions we ask
- •Without parental consent
- •Do not want to participate voluntarily in the research
- •Do not attend a check-in
- •Patients not in the 6-12 age group
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Face, Legg, Cry, Consolability Scale (FLACC)
Time Frame: 1 year
The scale comprised the following parameters: (1) Face, (2) Legs, (3) Activity, (4) Cry, and (5) Consolability. Each of the five categories is scored from 0-2, which results in a minimum total score of 0 and maximumof 10. According to this scale: 0=Relaxed and comfortable (no pain); 1-3=Mild discomfort; 4-6=Moderate pain; and 7-10=Severe discomfort or pain \[Willis et al., 2003\]. Behavioural parameters were recorded.
Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (PRS)
Time Frame: 1 year
The PRS measures the unpleasantness or affective dimension of a child's pain experience and is used in children aged 3-17 years old. The PRS consists of a set of cartoon faces with varying facial expressions ranging from a smile/laughter to tears, and each child is asked to select the facial expression that best represents his/her experience of discomfort. Each face has a numerical value ranging from 0 (smiling face, "no hurt") to 5 (crying/screaming face, "hurts worst").