Which numbing shot works best for dental implants? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06641232

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Barcelona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two ways to numb the jaw for placing dental implants in the back of the lower jaw: a nerve block versus local infiltration. Forty-two adults missing some teeth will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which technique provides better pain control during surgery and causes fewer side effects.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better numbing method for dental implants, reducing pain and the need for extra shots.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Both methods are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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DENTAL IMPLANTS LOCAL ANESTHESIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital odontológic de Bellvitge, Universitat de Barcelona

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907, Spain

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