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Parental Perceptions of Analgesic Ice Cream as a Post-Extraction Therapeutic Modality in Children: A Mixed-Methods
Harshini Ravichandran1,2, Deepa Gurunathan3, Sharath Asokan4
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, KSR Educational Institutions, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|August 13, 2026
Summary
Parents are open to using analgesic ice cream for children's post-dental extraction pain. This innovative approach may improve compliance and comfort, though safety and dosage require further research.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Pain Management
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background:
- Conventional oral analgesics present compliance challenges in pediatric post-extraction pain management.
- Innovative therapeutic strategies are needed to improve pain control and patient acceptance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate parental perceptions of analgesic ice cream as a post-extraction pain relief option for children.
- Utilizing a mixed-method approach to gather comprehensive parental insights.
Main Methods:
- An explanatory sequential mixed-method design involving 421 parents via questionnaire and 26 via interviews.
- Quantitative analysis included descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests; qualitative data underwent thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- A significant majority (72.2%) of parents expressed willingness to use analgesic ice cream.
- Perceived advantages included better compliance, ease of use, and improved comfort.
- Concerns focused on safety, accurate dosing, and potential overconsumption.
Conclusions:
- Analgesic ice cream is viewed by parents as a potentially acceptable supplementary treatment for pediatric postoperative dental pain.
- Future development must address parental concerns regarding safety, dosage control, and the need for professional endorsement.
