Alcohol may weaken dental anesthesia, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT06201871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether alcohol consumption affects the success of local anesthesia for people with a painful tooth condition called irreversible pulpitis. Researchers gave 70 patients (35 who drink alcohol and 35 who don't) a standard numbing injection and measured pain during treatment. The goal is to understand if drinking habits influence how well dental anesthesia works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help dentists tailor anesthesia approaches for patients who drink alcohol, potentially improving pain control during dental procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It does not test a new treatment, only observes differences in anesthesia success.
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Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia MIliia Islamia
New Delhi, New Delhi, 110025, India