Evaluating Pain Response and Clinical Efficacy of an Articaine Mucoadhesive Patch among 6–12-year-old Children during Local Anesthetic Injection and Subgingival Tooth Preparation: A Double-blind Nonrandomized Clinical Trial
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: procedures by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the sensory nerves.4 There are many different forms of topical anesthetics, such as sprays, gels, solutions, ointments, and patches.Among these, patches offer unique advantages owing to their strong mucoadhesive properties, which enable them to effectively adhere IntroductIonPain is a common and unpleasant experience that is associated with dental care, particularly in children.Many routine dental procedures can cause significant discomfort if adequate anesthesia is not administered.1 Effective pain management is a critical component of successful dental treatment, playing a key role not only in ensuring the child's comfort during the procedure but also in shaping their attitude toward dental visits in the future.2 Local anesthetics are the primary means of pain control in pediatric dentistry and are commonly used to minimize discomfort during various procedures.However, the process of administering local anesthesia through injections is often associated with pain, which can lead to fear and anxiety in pediatric patients.One of the most prevalent fears among children is the anticipation of needle pricks, which can delay treatment and adversely affect oral health, quality of life, and overall well-being.3 To address this challenge, topical anesthetics are frequently used to reduce the pain associated with local anesthetic injections.Topical anesthesia provides both psychological and pharmacological benefits, alleviating pain by targeting nerve endings on or just beneath the mucosal surface.Topical anesthetics help improve patient comfort and cooperation during dental
Authors: Anushka Deoghare, Sanchita Dhote, Nagarathna PJ, Malladi Swati, Rasika Talmale, Shilpa Kochar
Institution: Chhattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414376454