Study of Aromatherapy and Digital Anesthesia to Reduce Anxiety and Pain During Tooth Extraction in Children Aged 6 to 12

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating whether aromatherapy and digital anesthesia can reduce dental anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to 12 undergoing tooth extraction. The study aims to see if these methods improve comfort, reduce stress, and make dental treatment easier compared to traditional anesthesia techniques. The trial is randomized and controlled, conducted at a university pediatric dentistry department. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups conventional local anesthesia with a standard syringe, digital local anesthesia using a computerized device SleeperOne 5, aromatherapy with lavender and orange essential oils combined with conventional anesthesia, or aromatherapy combined with digital anesthesia. Aromatherapy is given through inhalation using a diffuser before anesthesia. All children receive behavioral management techniques and topical anesthetic before injection. Children will be assessed before, during, and after the procedure using pain and anxiety scales, including the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale, FLACC behavioral scale, and Facial Image Scale. Physiological signs like heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure will also be monitored. Feedback on comfort and anxiety will be collected from children and parents. The study aims to find gentler, more child-friendly ways to manage dental pain and anxiety during extractions.

Effectiveness of Aromatherapy and Digital Anesthesia in Managing Dental Anxiety and Pain in Children