EFFECT OF SUPER PEN COMPUTER-CONTROLLED INTRALIGAMENTARY INJECTION ON PAIN PERCEPTION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS UNDERGOING EXTRACTION OF PRIMARY MOLARS

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 5-7 years. * Children free from systemic diseases or special healthcare needs (ASAI).14 * No previous negative dental experiences.15 * Positive or definitely positive preoperative behaviour, according to the Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale (scores 3 or 4) (Appendix I).16 * Mandibular primary molars indicated for extraction.17,18 * Parental consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Root resorption exceeding one-third of root length or signs of mobility. * Fractured roots * Ankylosed roots. * Active infection or pathosis at the injection site. * History of allergy to local anesthetics.