Comparing two volumes of Articaine for dental extractions
Comparing the Effectiveness of Buccal Infiltration of Different Volumes of Articaine for Extraction of Mandibular Posterior Teeth- A Randomized Clinical Trial.
This study is testing whether using a smaller or larger amount of a local anesthetic called Articaine helps people feel less pain during the extraction of their back teeth.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 114 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Qassim University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Buraidah, Al Qassim and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06630819 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of two different volumes of buccal infiltration of Articaine, a local anesthetic, for the extraction of mandibular posterior teeth. Participants will receive either 1.8 ml or 3.6 ml of 4% Articaine to determine which volume provides better anesthesia. The study aims to address complications associated with the inferior alveolar nerve block technique by utilizing a safer and less painful local infiltration method. The research will involve healthy patients aged 18 and older who require dental extractions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 18 and older requiring extraction of mandibular posterior teeth.
Not a fit: Patients with acute infections at the extraction site or those requiring surgical extractions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management during dental extractions, enhancing patient comfort and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that local infiltration techniques can be effective, but this specific comparison of Articaine volumes is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * All healthy patients (ASA I) or patients with mild systemic disease with no functional limitations (ASA II) * Patients aged ≥ 18 years of age. * Patients requiring extraction of mandibular posterior teeth including grossly decayed tooth, grade I mobile tooth, root stumps and indicated for therapeutic reasons. * Patients not allergic to the drugs or anesthetic agents used in the surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute infection at the extraction site. * Patients indicated for surgical extraction of teeth. * Patients already taking medications affecting pain assessment. * Pregnant patients.
Where this trial is running
Buraidah, Al Qassim and 1 other locations
- Qassim University — Buraidah, Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia (Not_yet_recruiting)
- College of Dentistry, Qassim University — Buraidah, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Atif S Agwan
- Email: m.abdulsaleem@qu.edu.sa
- Phone: 966541651713
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.