Effect of Buzzy Bee in Reducing Pain Perception during Local Anesthesia in Children: A Split-mouth Crossover Study

CORRIGENDUMat each visit.Participants' subjective assessments of pain were measured using the Wong-Baker facial expressions rating scale.The pain that was witnessed was documented using the sound, eyes, and motor (SEM) scale, and parents were asked to assess their child's pain tolerance from 1 to 10.The pulse rate and behavior levels based on the Frankl behavior rating scale (FBRS) were also recorded.Results: Subjective pain scores reduced significantly in the test group compared to the control group at both visits (p < 0.001).Pain scores from both parental (p < 0.05) and SEM scale (p < 0.001) demonstrated a significant reduction in the test group only at the first visit.No significant differences were noted in pulse rates and behavior levels. Conclusion:The externally cold and vibrating pain-reduction device appears to effectively reduce pain perception during intraoral LA administration in children.Assessed for eligibility (n = 44) Excluded Uncooperative (n = 4) Unilateral procedure (n = 2) Group A (n = 19) Received only standard care (n = 19) Group B (n = 19) Received intervention Buzzy Bee (n = 19) Analysis (n = 19) Analysis (n = 19) 7 days washout period Second visit First visit Group B (n = 19) Received only standard care (n = 19) Group A (n = 19) Received intervention Buzzy Bee (n = 19) Analysis (n = 38) Randomization (n = 38) Updated Fig. 1: CONSORT diagram