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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2026

Comparative Evaluation of Buzzy System and Conventional Masked with Camouflage Syringe for Pain Perception in 5-12-year-old Children: A Split-mouth Study.

Anuja Anant Dhembare-Patil, Mansi Jain, H P Suma Sogi, Priyanka Sharma, Apurva Gambhir, Shambhavi Kumari

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Anuja Anant Dhembare-PatilDepartment of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Ambala, Haryana, India.
Mansi JainDepartment of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Ambala, Haryana, India.
H P Suma SogiDepartment of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Ambala, Haryana, India.
Priyanka SharmaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Yamuna Institute of Dental Science & Research, Yamunanagar, Haryana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3746-8099
Apurva GambhirDepartment of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Ambala, Haryana, India.
Shambhavi KumariDepartment of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Ambala, Haryana, India.

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Abstract

Background: In pediatric dental treatment, administration of local anesthesia (LA) is a fearful condition that leads to "escape alert" in children. This escaping treatment excuse, unfortunately, ends up worsening the overall oral health of the child. Hence, it is crucial to cultivate child-friendly methods to reduce pain during injection. Aim: To assess which system, the Buzzy system or the conventional masked with camouflage syringe, aids in a greater reduction of pain perception in patients during LA procedures. Method: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 34 subjects aged between 5 and 12 years who required LA administration. Subjects were recruited by lottery method into group I-conventional masked with camouflage technique (control), group II-precooling along with vibration using the Buzzy system (experimental). Results: In the present study, the pain score using the Buzzy system was statistically lower compared to the experimental group ( Conclusion: The Buzzy system is a compatible and economical method to diminish dental pain perception during LA administration. How to cite this article: Dhembare-Patil AA, Jain M, Sogi HP S,

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Buzzy systemConventional masked with camouflageLocal anesthesiaPain perception

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