Comparison of Digital Intraosseous and Manual Intraligamentary Anesthesia in Children
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Intraligamentary anaesthesia: Anesthesia One tooth anaesthesia by 2 or 4 points intraligamentary injection
Digital Intraosseous Anesthesia: Anesthesia for one tooth using computer-controlled single-point injection into cancellous bone
Study summary
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of digital intraosseous anesthesia and manual intraligamentary anesthesia techniques on pain scores during the restorative treatment of permanent mandibular molars in pediatric patients. In addition, the techniques will be compared in terms of injection pain, anesthetic success, postoperative complications, and patient preferences. This randomized, controlled, crossover, single-blind, split-mouth study will be conducted on 78 children aged 6-12 years. Participants with bilateral permanent mandibular molars presenting enamel-dentin carious lesions will be included in the study.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Pain intensity using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) — During injection and during dental procedure
Subjective pain perception measured using a 0-10 Visual Analog Scale (0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain). Pain is assessed during injection and during dental treatment. - Pain intensity using Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale — During injection and during dental procedure
Subjective pain perception measured using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale (0-10), where higher scores indicate greater pain. Pain is assessed during injection and during dental treatment. - Heart rate changes — Baseline, during injection and during dental procedure
Heart rate measured using a pulse oximeter (beats per minute, bpm). - Oxygen saturation (SpO₂) changes — Baseline, during injection and during dental procedure
Arterial oxygen saturation measured using a pulse oximeter (%). - Practitioner's assessment of anesthesia success — Immediately after dental treatment
Clinician-reported outcomes including need for additional anesthesia, presence of discomfort during treatment, and successful completion of the procedure without pain. - Postoperative complications — Day 1 after intervention
Presence of postoperative complications related to local anesthesia.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Dentistry | Izmir | Cigli | Recruiting |
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