Efficacy of Facial Massager in Reducing Intra Oral Injection Pain in Pediatric Patients

Methodology & Study Design ‐ Setting: Pediatric Dental Department, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. ‐ Inclusion Criteria: Children aged 4‐12 years requiring local anesthesia, cooperative(frankl 3,4) ‐ Exclusion Criteria: History of allergy to benzocaine, acute infection at the site,or special healthcare needs affecting sensory perception, Medically compromised,unco‐operative children, those who do not consent.Intervention Protocol 1. Group 1: Application of 20% Benzocaine gel for 2 minutes followed by a standardlocal anesthetic injection. 2. Group 2: Application of Facial Massager on the buccal mucosa 30 seconds prior to andduring the injection. 3. Group 3: Application of 20% Benzocaine gel for 2 minutes + Facial Massager appliedto the buccal mucosa 30 seconds prior to and during the injection. 4. Infection Control & SterilizationTo ensure patient safety, the following protocol for the non‐medical T‐massager will beimplemented: ‐ Barrier Protection: The device will be encased in a single‐use, disposablepolyethylene sleeve (Digital Sensor Sleeve) and secured with tape. ‐ Disinfection: After barrier removal, a "Double‐Wipe" method using 70% IsopropylAlcohol wipe will be used.