The Efficacy of Sweet Orange Oil Inhalation in Management of Dental Anxiety and Pain

The Efficacy of Sweet Orange Oil Inhalation in Management of Dental Anxiety and Pain in Children Undergoing Local Anaesthetic Administration: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Aim of the study To evaluate the effectiveness of sweet orange oil inhalation in reducing dental anxiety and pain in children undergoing local anaesthetic administration.

Research Question:

Can sweet orange oil help to overcome dental anxiety and pain in children undergoing local anaesthetic administration?

PICO approach:

• P: Children 8 to 12 years old need dental treatment under local anesthesia.
• I: Sweet Orange oil inhalation.
• C: Without aromatherapy.
• O:

Primary Outcome Dental Anxiety Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale - Faces version [MCDAS(f)-simplified] Pulse rate

Secondary Outcome

Pain Wong-Baker pain rating scale (WBS)

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Children classified with rating 3 (positive) or 4 (definitely positive) according to Frankl behaviour rating scale.

  • Children aged 8-12 years.
  • Patients who need maxillary infiltration anaesthesia in the first dental visit.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with any neurological or psychological disorders.

  • Children with previous LA administration.
  • Presence of dental or medical emergency.
  • Presence of systemic disorders.
  • Chidren with common cold.
  • Children with known allergy to topical or local anesthetic agents.
  • Parental refusal for participation.