Comparative Evaluation of Buzzy System and Conventional Masked with Camouflage Syringe for Pain Perception in 5–12-year-old Children: A Split-mouth Study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: Randomized split-mouth technique was carried out in the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry in MMCDSR, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, on 34 healthy children aged 5-12 years having Frankle's definitively positive, positive, and negative behavior who required local anesthesia (LA) for any kind of dental treatment.Patients with a known history of allergy to lidocaine and restricted mouth opening were excluded from the study.The study was carried out according to the Declaration of Helsinki (2013) after getting institutional ethical clearance and informed consent from the parents. introductionPain in dentistry is not just accounted as a warning indicator; it is considered an evil that must be conquered.Dental anxiety is a condition in which one expects pain during dental procedures and feels as though they are losing control of the situation.1 Fear is a crucial state that influences one's thinking and behavior.Fear of the unknown triggers the "Fight or Flight" response to protect oneself from threatening situations. 2 Dental fear, the emotional reaction toward certain atrocious stimuli or dental phobia, a variant of anxiety which can be characterized based on a persistent reaction to a clearly noticeable situation, leads to an increased pain anticipation, is considered a demanding outlook of management, and is also a hurdle to efficient treatment.3,4 Children and adolescents are exposed to needles by medical personnel during standard medical procedures, such as vaccinations, and they are more likely to develop needle phobia.5,6 Fear of injections is a well-documented significant challenge in managing the psychological and emotional responses, often leading to anxiety and avoidance of dental care.7 The camouflage syringe mitigates these issues by masking the visual appearance of the traditional dental syringe with something more familiar or engaging, such as a playful design or a toy-like appearance (Fig. 1).The use of novel tools to improve treatment results and patient experiences is booming in pediatric dentistry's everyday practice.One such device is the "Buzzy system," which is a noninvasive, hand-held, portable tool crafted to reduce discomfort throughout dental treatments (Fig. 2).8 Therefore, the purpose of this study was to clinically assess the efficacy of a conventional mask with a camouflage syringe and the Buzzy system in reducing pain perception in children aged 5-12.
Institution: Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7128703305