Effect of Pre-Warming of Local Anesthesia in Reducing Pain Perception During Injection in Children

Effect of Pre-Warming of Local Anesthesia in Reducing Pain Perception During Injection in Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

The aim of the current study was to evaluate the pain perception upon injection of pre-warmed dental anesthetic solution (at 370C and 400C) versus that at room temperature (Average 23 degrees) during Maxillary Infiltration and Mandibular Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block techniques in children

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy patients with ASA 1 or 2 Classification.
• Patients with Frankl Behavior Classification 3-4.
• Patients having at least one carious primary molar that requires dental treatment under the effect of local anesthesia.
• Parents' willingness to participate through informed written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with previous negative dental experience.
• Patients complaining of cellulitis or infection spreading in the fascial spaces.
• Patients who have received analgesics within the previous 12 hours before receiving the required dental treatment.
• Patients with any Intellectual Impairment.
• Patients with a history of allergy from any of the components of the dental anesthetic carpule.