Cold or gel? study finds best way to numb Kids' dental shots
NCT ID NCT07351383
First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested two ways to reduce pain from dental numbing shots in children: a cold technique (cryoanesthesia) and a numbing gel (benzocaine). Twenty-eight kids aged 6 to 12 received both methods on different sides of their mouth. Researchers measured pain, heart rate, and behavior to see which approach worked better.
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Pediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Denttistry
San Luis Potosí City, S.l.p., 78990, Mexico
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