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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

Assessment of Discomfort and Analgesic Usage Following Pediatric Dental Procedures in India: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Vikram Singh, Shamsher Singh, Swati Sharma, Amish Diwanji, Wahengbam Diana, Chhaya Patel, Pranav V Manek

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Vikram SinghDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Vyas Dental College and Hospital, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Rajasthan, India.
Shamsher SinghDepartment of Dentistry, Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar.
Swati SharmaDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Dental Institute RIMS, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Amish DiwanjiDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Science, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Wahengbam DianaDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Vyas Dental College and Hospital, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Rajasthan, India.
Chhaya PatelDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Pranav V ManekDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Pacific Dental College and Research Center, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

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Abstract

Introduction: Pain management in pediatric dentistry is crucial for ensuring positive treatment outcomes and reducing patient suffering. This study aimed to evaluate postoperative discomfort and analgesic usage among pediatric dental patients undergoing various procedures in India. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care dental hospital in India from June 2023 to December 2023. A total of 150 pediatric patients aged 2-18 years who underwent different dental procedures were included. Data on postoperative discomfort and analgesic usage were collected immediately following the procedure and during follow-up phone calls. Results: Significant differences were found in immediate postoperative discomfort following pulpotomy ( Conclusion: This study highlights the variability in postoperative discomfort among pediatric dental patients undergoing different procedures in India. Tailored pain management strategies based on specific procedures are essential to minimize discomfort and improve patient outcomes in pediatric dentistry.

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Analgesic usagedental proceduresIndiapediatric dentistrypostoperative discomfort

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