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

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.