DENTAL PAIN

This study tested a sonic device called EDDY that cleans root canals during treatment. Forty adults with infected teeth but no pain were split into two groups: one got standard cleaning, the other got EDDY sonic cleaning. The EDDY device killed more bacteria, but it did not reduc…

This study tested if using technology-based distractions (like watching videos or playing games) can reduce pain and anxiety for children with ADHD during dental procedures. 48 children participated, and researchers measured their pain through behavior, heart rate, and self-repor…

This study looked at whether a special tool called Physics forceps can make pulling out lower baby molars less painful and less scary for children aged 6 to 9. Eighty healthy kids were randomly assigned to get the tooth pulled with either the new forceps or the usual ones. Resear…

This study tested whether listening to personally and culturally relevant music can help reduce pain and anxiety during dental procedures. Thirty adults chose a relaxing music sequence and had their heart rate, blood pressure, and pain levels measured during drilling with and wit…

This study looked at 72 adults with and without tooth pain to measure certain nerve chemicals (substance P and CGRP) in their saliva and tooth pulp. The goal was to see how these chemicals relate to pain severity, tooth inflammation, and psychological factors like stress and anxi…