Teething discomfort is a widespread disorder affecting a very high percentage of infants. The use of hyaluronic acid gels has been shown in the last 20 years to be an effective tool, generally devoid of side effects, in reducing oral mucosal inflammation in adults. Its effectiveness in infants is affected by the strength of hyaluronic acid retention over the oral mucosa. This is in turn affected by formulation and may vary between different products due to the different ingredients used. In this study, the results collected by monitoring the paediatric experience regarding a newly developed HA-based medical device, intended to counteract teething discomfort in infants, will be reported.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
51
Dosage: application of an even coat of 1mm thickness Frequency: 5 times/day (after main meals and before sleeping) Duration: 4 weeks
The teething ring was filled with a coolant Usage: 5/10 min per time Frequency: 5 times/day Duration: 4 weeks
University of Urbino Carlo Bo
Urbino, Italy
Unexplained cry
5-level Likert scale completed by the paediatrician
Time frame: 1 month (1 check per week)
Irritability
5-level Likert scale completed by the paediatrician
Time frame: 1 month (1 check per week)
Sleep disturbance
5-level Likert scale completed by the paediatrician
Time frame: 1 month (1 check per week)
Inappetence
5-level Likert scale completed by the paediatrician
Time frame: 1 month (1 check per week)
Salivation
5-level Likert scale completed by the paediatrician
Time frame: 1 month (1 check per week)
Gum redness
5-level Likert scale completed by the paediatrician
Time frame: 1 month (1 check per week)
Fever
Number of days with fever
Time frame: 1 month (1 check per week)
General well-being
5-level Likert scale completed by the paediatrician
Time frame: 1 month (1 check per week)
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