Original Research

Year: 2024 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 1 | Page : 60-69

Pain Management in Pediatric Pulpectomy: A Retrospective Analysis of Analgesic Prescriptions for 6-12 Year Olds

Rinki1,Syam S2

1-General Dental Surgeon, Cosmetic Dental Centre, Kottayam, Kerala 2-Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine Radiology, G S Pulla Reddy Dental College, Kurnool, AP

Address for Correspondence:

Dr. Shilpa Syam

Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine Radiology, G S Pulla Reddy Dental College, Kurnool, A P

Email:shilpaskottoor@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: Pain is a common sign that follows the majority of pulpectomy treatments. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications) are among the analgesics used most frequently to treat pain. They give long-lasting analgesia with a brief onset. Furthermore, it is advised to finish endodontic procedures in a single visit because this lowers the likelihood of leakage through the temporary cement and flare-up rates.

Aim: To evaluate the most often recommended analgesics for children aged 6 to 12 following a pulpectomy procedure

Materials and Methods: A total of 1066 patient records, ranging in age from 6 to 12 years, undergoing pulpectomy procedures were gathered from the OPD data of a Private Dental College and were entered into an excel spreadsheet. The data was assessed based on the patients' age and gender using a SPSS software for the analysis, and results were formulated

Result: Of the 1066 records evaluated, it was noted that dentists preferred to prescribe Ibugesic Plus to 20.20% of children under the age of six. 37.50% of children in the age of 6 years got a single visit primary pulpectomy procedure. Furthermore, 30.34% of the girls took Ibugesic Plus, and 39.04% of total children had a single primary pulpectomy.

Conclusion: Analgesics that are typically chosen for people in the 6–12 age range are Ibugesic Plus. Furthermore, the primary pulpectomy single-visit operation is the most commonly suggested treatment for these age groups.

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How to cite this article: Rinki, S., & Shilpa, S. (2024). Pain Management in Pediatric Pulpectomy: A Retrospective Analysis of Analgesic Prescriptions for 6-12 Year Olds: Original Research . International Journal of Pedodontic Rehabilitation, 9(1), 60–69. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjpedorehab.v9i1.1017