Comparison of pain perception in children aged 6-16 years using computer-controlled local
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Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Pediatric dentists and general practices treating children aged 6–16 can review a trial that compares pain perception during local anesthesia delivered with the Dentapen system versus conventional syringes.
Key points
- Trial used a randomised, split-mouth, crossover design in children aged 6–16 years.
- Dentapen computer-controlled device was compared directly with conventional syringes for local anesthesia delivery.
- Pain perception served as the primary outcome measure in the study.
- Trial registration is listed for the study.
Who should care
Read the original on BMC Oral Health
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