Pain Perceptions of Gingival Maneuvers: Electrosurgery use Juxtaposed with the Stereotypical Approach in Pediatric Patients

Abstract

Aim: Comparison of the pedodontic pain perception during periodontal corrections using two different techniques, automated

and conventional.

Materials and Methods: A total of 90 adolescents (10–12 years) were attended to in two equal groups –

A and B. Group A was treated by ES, while Group B with conventional using blade. Pain was determined comprehensively

on successful consummation. Each one of them referred to degree of the pain. The extracted data were subjected to statistics

by Chi-square test and analyzed on computer monitor using SPSS software. Results: The data were analyzed for statistical

significance (P < 0.05). In Group A, those indicating low pain degree was largest (71.1%) while severe pain was the lowest

(2.2%). In Group B contrastingly, almost one-fifth (17.8%) conveyed perception of severe pain. Moreover, a remarkable

differentiation was drawn between the two for reverse pain perceptions – low and severe (P < 0.005 for low degree and P < 0.01

for severe degree).

Conclusion: Electrosurgery technique demonstrated less pain and enhanced healing.

Key words: Esthetic corrections, electrosurgery, pediatric dentistry, pain assessment