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Effectiveness of Aromatherapy and Digital Anesthesia in Managing Dental Anxiety and Pain in Children
Sponsor: Arzu Pınar Erdem
Summary
The goal of this clinical study is to learn whether aromatherapy and digital anesthesia are effective in reducing dental anxiety and pain during tooth extraction in children. The study also aims to understand how these methods influence children's comfort and cooperation during treatment. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Do aromatherapy (lavender and orange essential oils) and digital anesthesia reduce dental anxiety and pain during tooth extraction in children? Are these methods more comfortable and less stressful for pediatric patients compared to traditional anesthesia techniques? Does digital anesthesia improve cooperation and ease of management during dental treatment? Researchers will compare aromatherapy and digital anesthesia with conventional anesthesia methods to determine whether these techniques make the extraction process easier and more comfortable for children. Participants will: Receive either aromatherapy, digital anesthesia, conventional anesthesia, or a combination depending on the study group Undergo tooth extraction under controlled clinical conditions Be evaluated before, during, and after treatment using standardized pain and anxiety scales Provide post-treatment feedback along with their parents regarding comfort and anxiety levels This study may help identify gentler and more child-friendly approaches to managing anxiety and pain during pediatric dental procedures.
Official title: Assessing the Effectiveness of Aromatherapy and Digital Anesthesia Techniques for the Management of Tooth-Extraction-Related Dental Anxiety and Pain in Children
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
132
Start Date
2025-12-11
Completion Date
2026-07-04
Last Updated
2026-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Traditional Local Anesthesia (Conventional Syringe)
Local anesthesia will be administered using a conventional dental syringe with a standard injection technique. No computerized delivery system will be used.
Aromatherapy (Lavender or Orange Essential Oil)
Participants will receive inhalational aromatherapy using lavender or orange essential oil prior to the dental procedure.
Digital Local Anesthesia (SleeperOne 5)
Local anesthesia will be administered using the SleeperOne 5 computerized anesthesia delivery device (Dentalhitec, France).
Locations (1)
Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)