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Efficacy of Different Pediatric Local Anesthesia Delivery Techniques in Reducing Pain and Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · Lavanya Mangala Valli M, Senthil Eagappan AR, Asvitha B, Nandini S, Subakeerthi T, Kannan P · 2026-06-01

Researchers compared three injection techniques for delivering local anesthesia to children aged 6–10 years and found the Buzzy® system reduced pain and anxiety markers most effectively, followed by the Woodpecker StarPen, with conventional syringes being least effective.

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