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Background: Computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) is an approach that uses a constant and slow flow of delivering the anesthetic solution into the tissues, which is capable of alleviating pain and discomfort in children. Aim: Assessment of perceived pain in children during palatal anesthesia using Wand technique and conventional technique. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 children requiring bilateral palatal anesthesia were included in the study in a split-half design. The children were asked to indicate their intensity of pain response on a visual analog scale (VAS) after administration of anesthesia by the Wand technique and the conventional technique. Statistical Analysis: The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 16.0. Mann-Whitney U test compared the mean VAS scores between the two groups. Statistical significance was defined as a P value of less than 0.05. Results: The mean VAS scores using the Wand technique and the conventional technique were 3.87 ± 1.99 and 4.20 ± 1.44, respectively (P = 0.332). Females had lesser VAS scores compared to males (P = 0.008). Conclusion: Females readily accepted the Wand technique compared to males, although there was no substantial difference between the two injection procedures.
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Introduction: Tranquility therapies have recently been more popular as a means of reducing anxiety amongst children in the course of painful diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. As a result, a variety of techniques (oral tranquility, intravenous (IV) tranquility) have been developed to assist practitioners in order to deal with such instances. The goal of this trial was to see how effective propofol could be in calming anxious youngsters during the course of dental therapy. The interventional investigation was undertaken at the Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences and Hospital in Jharkhand. Materials and Methods: To assess the outcomes of intravenous propofol on their performance in the course of therapy, 40 children within the age group of 3-6 years pursuing good physical health but uncooperative in nature (negative or definitely negative, bestowing to Frankel's performance scale) were comprised in the study. The performance rating scale was utilized to assess their performance throughout the therapy (BRS). In addition, the point of tranquility was assessed beforehand. Mann-Whitney U test was utilized to equate male and female points of performance along with gradations of drowsiness. The P value for significance was fixed at 0.05. Results: All participants' performance and point of tranquility in the course of therapy were promising, and therapy was accomplished for everyone. Mann-Whitney U test revealed no statistically significant differences in point of performance, or gradation of drowsiness amid males and females. Pearson's correlation coefficient revealed a strong positive association of therapy time with awakening time. Conclusion: Intravenous propofol deep tranquility in the presence of an anesthesiologist was found to be beneficial in restraining nervous and recalcitrant youngsters in the course of dental therapy.
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Aim: The aim of the present study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of parents toward their children's oral health and its influence on the dental caries status of 5-10 years old schoolchildren in Nashik, Maharashtra. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among parents of 5-10 years old school children who visited our hospital. A total of 504 children and their parents were included in the study. Clinical examination of children was done using DMFT and deft index. A self-designed questionnaire was given to the parents to assess their knowledge, attitude and practices toward their children's oral health. Statistical analysis was performed using EPI INFO version 6.04. ANOVA test was used to test the association between dental caries status and KAP. p -value < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: The mean DMFT was 1.6 ± 1.5 and mean deft was 6.6 ± 3.4. Majority of the parents (64.9%) showed fair knowledge, attitude, and practices. There was no significant difference between mean DMFT/deft and parental KAP. Conclusion: Overall the parents in the present study had reasonable KAP about oral health of their children. Deficient areas of oral health awareness include importance of milk teeth and their treatment, regular dental visits, and dietary practices. Clinical significance: Oral health awareness programs should be directed toward parents and should emphasize on topics such as importance of milk teeth and their treatment, regular dental visits, and dietary practices. How to cite this article: Patil AN, Karkare S, Jadhav HS, et al. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Parents toward Their Children's Oral Health and its Influence on the Dental Caries Status of 5-10-year-old School-children in Nashik, Maharashtra: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(S-2):S126-S130.
