Effect of thermo mechanical stimulation during local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry: a pilot randomized clinical trial

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of a thermo mechanical stimulation device (Buzzy®) in relation to pain, fear and anxiety during local anesthesia in children. Materials and methods: Study carried out from May 2018 to July 2019, with children aged 7 to 11 years, without previous experience involvi...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Vieira Almeida, Bruna Martins da Silva, Edde Caroline Menezes diGesu, Andréia Drawanz Hartwig, Ivam Freire da Silva Júnior, Marília Leão Goettems
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Published: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Faculdade de Odontologia 2023-06-01
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Online Access:https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/RevistadaFaculdadeOdontologia/article/view/129705
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author Fernanda Vieira Almeida
Bruna Martins da Silva
Edde Caroline Menezes diGesu
Andréia Drawanz Hartwig
Ivam Freire da Silva Júnior
Marília Leão Goettems
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Bruna Martins da Silva
Edde Caroline Menezes diGesu
Andréia Drawanz Hartwig
Ivam Freire da Silva Júnior
Marília Leão Goettems
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description Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of a thermo mechanical stimulation device (Buzzy®) in relation to pain, fear and anxiety during local anesthesia in children. Materials and methods: Study carried out from May 2018 to July 2019, with children aged 7 to 11 years, without previous experience involving anesthesia in the last 2 years and who needed dental treatment (extraction, restoration or endodontic) under local anesthesia in deciduous molars. The sample was randomized into a control group, which received conventional anesthesia, and an intervention group, which received anesthesia with Buzzy®. The levels of anxiety, fear and pain perception of both groups were verified using: Come Modified Picture Test (VPTM); heart rate; Behavioral Scale Come; Faces Pain Scale – Revised (FPS-R) and Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC). Results: Most children (55%) had low anxiety before and after treatment (P<0.05). The acceptability of the children to Buzzy® was 100% and the majority (90%) would like to use it again. Discussion: The tested device is an interesting tool to complement management techniques during consultations, in view of the excellent acceptability and interest on the part of patients and family members. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the use of thermo mechanical stimulation is feasible in the dental clinic, due to its easy use and good acceptability in the clinical environment, in addition to not presenting risks in its use.
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spelling doaj-art-b9d06a2c890c4b85b3d2cdcb99eaaa942025-08-20T02:02:50ZengUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Faculdade de OdontologiaRevista da Faculdade de Odontologia de Porto Alegre0566-18542177-00182023-06-016410.22456/2177-0018.129705109736Effect of thermo mechanical stimulation during local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry: a pilot randomized clinical trialFernanda Vieira AlmeidaBruna Martins da SilvaEdde Caroline Menezes diGesuAndréia Drawanz HartwigIvam Freire da Silva JúniorMarília Leão Goettems Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of a thermo mechanical stimulation device (Buzzy®) in relation to pain, fear and anxiety during local anesthesia in children. Materials and methods: Study carried out from May 2018 to July 2019, with children aged 7 to 11 years, without previous experience involving anesthesia in the last 2 years and who needed dental treatment (extraction, restoration or endodontic) under local anesthesia in deciduous molars. The sample was randomized into a control group, which received conventional anesthesia, and an intervention group, which received anesthesia with Buzzy®. The levels of anxiety, fear and pain perception of both groups were verified using: Come Modified Picture Test (VPTM); heart rate; Behavioral Scale Come; Faces Pain Scale – Revised (FPS-R) and Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC). Results: Most children (55%) had low anxiety before and after treatment (P<0.05). The acceptability of the children to Buzzy® was 100% and the majority (90%) would like to use it again. Discussion: The tested device is an interesting tool to complement management techniques during consultations, in view of the excellent acceptability and interest on the part of patients and family members. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the use of thermo mechanical stimulation is feasible in the dental clinic, due to its easy use and good acceptability in the clinical environment, in addition to not presenting risks in its use. https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/RevistadaFaculdadeOdontologia/article/view/129705Anesthesia, localAnxietyPain management FearPediatric dentistry
spellingShingle Fernanda Vieira Almeida
Bruna Martins da Silva
Edde Caroline Menezes diGesu
Andréia Drawanz Hartwig
Ivam Freire da Silva Júnior
Marília Leão Goettems
Effect of thermo mechanical stimulation during local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry: a pilot randomized clinical trial
Revista da Faculdade de Odontologia de Porto Alegre
Anesthesia, local
Anxiety
Pain management
Fear
Pediatric dentistry
title Effect of thermo mechanical stimulation during local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry: a pilot randomized clinical trial
title_full Effect of thermo mechanical stimulation during local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry: a pilot randomized clinical trial
title_fullStr Effect of thermo mechanical stimulation during local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry: a pilot randomized clinical trial
title_full_unstemmed Effect of thermo mechanical stimulation during local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry: a pilot randomized clinical trial
title_short Effect of thermo mechanical stimulation during local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry: a pilot randomized clinical trial
title_sort effect of thermo mechanical stimulation during local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry a pilot randomized clinical trial
topic Anesthesia, local
Anxiety
Pain management
Fear
Pediatric dentistry
url https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/RevistadaFaculdadeOdontologia/article/view/129705
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