Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

Efficacy of a Novel Herbal Formulation as a Topical Anesthetic in Various Intraoral Procedures in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Single–blinded Trial

Neelisha Pandey, Ramesh Kumar Pandey, Rajeev Kumar Singh, Ajay Kumar Singh Rawat, Sharad Srivastava

Abstract :

Background: Topical anesthetics have been widely used to alleviate the fear and anxiety associated with the administration of the local anesthetic injections in children. The increasing incidences of systemic adverse reactions reported with the use of topical anesthetics have propelled the clinicians to seek for safer alternatives. This study sought to determine whether a novel herbal formulation was as effective as the commercially prepared 2% Lignocaine gel as a topical anesthetic in various intra oral procedures in children.

Methods: This was a single center, stratified (3 to 6 years and 7 to 12 years of age), single–blinded, placebo–controlled study. Sixty children were enrolled in the study. All the patients were administered with all the three topical agents at various time intervals and in a random order. Patients were assessed for reduction in the mean pain scores with the Wong Bakers Faces Pain Scale.

Results: Sixty children (n=60) were divided into two age groups 3–6 years (n=30) and 7–12 years (n=30). Equal randomization with respect to gender (1:1) was done in both the age groups (n=15).Reduction of mean pain scores were assessed. It was eventually concluded that the total pain scores were highest in the control agent (8.73+1.43). There was no statistically significant difference between 2% Lignocaine gel and the herbal extract group (p=0.059)

Conclusion: In this study, it was concluded that the novel herbal formulation could be used as an effective and a safe alternative to the currently available commercial topical anesthetics.

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Neelisha Pandey, Ramesh Kumar Pandey, Rajeev Kumar Singh, Ajay Kumar Singh Rawat, Sharad Srivastava, Efficacy of a Novel Herbal Formulation as a Topical Anesthetic in Various Intraoral Procedures in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Single–blinded Trial, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-9 | September-2018


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