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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025

Evaluating the Impact of Acupressure and Xylitol Solutions on Reducing Pain Perception in Children Undergoing Local Anesthesia Administration.

Lumbini Pathivada, Debalina Baidya, Nishita Garg, Krishna M Karthik, Sayani Roy, Pallavi Bhyri

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Lumbini PathivadaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India.
Debalina BaidyaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India.
Nishita GargDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Dental Institute, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6594-9098
Krishna M KarthikDepartment of Periodontology, Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India.
Sayani RoyDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Dental Institute, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Pallavi BhyriDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India.

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Aim: This randomized, parallel-group study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of acupressure using the Aculief device compared to xylitol solution in minimizing pain perception during the delivery of local anesthesia (LA) in patients aged 6-9 years. Methods: Fifty-four children were randomly allocated to either the Aculief group ( Results: Within the Aculief group, significant differences were observed in mean pulse rate, respiratory rate, and pain scores. In the xylitol group, only pain scores demonstrated a significant difference. Intergroup analysis revealed significant differences in mean pulse rate, SpO Conclusion: These results suggest that acupressure using the Aculief device may be more effective than xylitol solution in managing pain and physiological responses during LA administration in pediatric dental patients. How to cite this article: Pathivada L, Baidya D, Garg N,

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Aculief deviceAcupressureLocal anesthesiaPain perceptionPediatric dental patientsXylitol solution

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