European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
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Eur Arch Paediatr Dent · Feb 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffect of intraoperative analgesia on children's pain perception during recovery after painful dental procedures performed under general anaesthesia.
To investigate the possible effect of intraoperative analgesia, namely diclofenac sodium compared to acetaminophen on post-recovery pain perception in children undergoing painful dental procedures under general anaesthesia. ⋯ Diclophenac sodium is more potent than acetaminophen, especially for multiple pain-provoking or traumatic procedures. A timely use of NSAID analgesia just before extubation helps provide adequate coverage during recovery. Peri-operative analgesia is to be recommended as an essential treatment adjunct for child dental rehabilitation under general anaesthesia.
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Eur Arch Paediatr Dent · Feb 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparative efficacy of active and passive distraction during restorative treatment in children using an iPad versus audiovisual eyeglasses: a randomised controlled trial.
This study aimed to compare the effects of two types of distraction techniques: passive, using audiovisual glasses (AV glasses), versus active, using an iPad, as an adjunct to local analgesia during vital pulp therapy in children. ⋯ Active distraction using an iPad demonstrated better performance than passive distraction using AV glasses.
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Eur Arch Paediatr Dent · Feb 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffect of audiovisual distraction with 3D video glasses on dental anxiety of children experiencing administration of local analgesia: a randomised clinical trial.
To determine the effect of three-dimensional (3D) audiovisual (AV) distraction in reducing dental anxiety of children. ⋯ LA administration with music or 3D video glasses distraction had an added advantage in a majority of children with 3D video glasses being superior to music. High levels of satisfaction from children who experienced treatment with 3D video glasses were also observed.