Comparing pain perception in children during tooth extraction with different anesthesia methods
Comparative Effect of Palatal Injection on Pain Perception in Pediatric Patient
This study is testing whether a single palatal injection of anesthesia can help kids aged 8-12 feel less pain during tooth extractions compared to other methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06025825 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate pain perception in pediatric patients aged 8-12 years undergoing maxillary tooth extraction. It will compare the effectiveness of palatal injections using articaine HCl and lidocaine HCl against buccal infiltration anesthesia alone. A total of 96 children will be divided into six groups to assess pain levels using visual analogue scales and the Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale. The study seeks to determine whether a single palatal injection can provide adequate anesthesia compared to traditional methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy children aged 8-12 years who require their first maxillary tooth extraction.
Not a fit: Patients with systemic diseases, acute toothaches, or previous tooth extraction experiences may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for children undergoing dental procedures.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry, this specific comparison of articaine and lidocaine with varying techniques is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * The child has no systemic disease * Absence of acute toothache * Child's first tooth extraction treatment * No suspected allergy to benzocaine, lidocaine or articaine * Comply with Frankl's 3 or Frankl's 4 behavioral assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not want to participate in the study * Any systemic condition * Patients with any drug or local anesthetic allergy * Patient has acute toothache or abscess * Patients with previous tooth extraction experience * Frankl 1 and Frankl 2 patients
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Ankara Yıldırım beyazıt University, Faculty of Dentistry — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: ceren tatlı, assist.Prof — Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Study coordinator: Kevser sancak
- Email: kevsersancak89@gmail.com
- Phone: +905556446580
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.