List of Publications by Department for the Academic Year Pain Perception and Effectiveness of Palatal Approach Anterior SuperiorAlveolar Block Anesthesia using Single Tooth Anesthesia in Children:A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
Background: Restoring multiple anterior teeth in children using conventional infiltration is
challenging due to the need of multiple injections, a considerable amount of anesthetic solution,
and lip numbness. The palatal approach anterior superior alveolar block injection (P‑ASA) using the
Wand single tooth anesthesia (STA) provides an alternative and innovative technique that overcomes
several challenges and should be furtherly tested. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the
pain perception and the effectiveness of P‑ASA injection using STA (Milestone Scientific, Inc.) and a
30 G × 0.5 inch needle, to the regular multiple maxillary infiltration local anesthetic technique (MIT)
in restoring primary anterior maxillary teeth. Design: This study was designed as a randomized
controlled clinical trial in which 64 healthy children who need restoration and/or pulp treatment
on primary maxillary anterior teeth were assigned to either receiving P‑ASA block injection or
regular (MIT). Children’s behavior was assessed during anesthesia administration objectively using
face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability behavioral pain assessment scale (FLACC). Children’s
self‑reported pain was evaluated subjectively at two different time points (directly after injection
of anesthesia and after full dental treatment) using the Wong–Baker FACES pain rating scale
(WBFPRS). Data were statistically analyzed using SPSS version 13.0 and statistical significance was
determined as P ≤ 0.05. Results: Children receiving the P‑ASA reported less pain both during and
after anesthesia administration (P = 0.0001). Similar results of pain were reported after treatment
completion using both techniques (P = 0.464). Conclusion: P‑ASA can be considered as an excellent
alternative to administer deep, fast, effective, and less painful anesthesia of the upper primary
anterior teeth and related gingival tissues compared to MIT.
Keywords: Maxillary infiltration anesthesia, palatal approach anterior superior alveolar block
anesthesia, single tooth anesthesia and pain perception
Author(s)
Sherine Badr Youness Badr
Journal/Conference Information
Journal of Pediatric Dentistry,ISSN: 2321-6646, Volume: 5, Issue: 2, Pages Range: 1-7