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Can a High-Tech numbing method ease Kids' dental fear?

NCT ID NCT07748390

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how different numbing techniques affect dental anxiety and pain in children aged 8-10 who need a specific tooth treatment (vital pulp therapy) on their permanent back teeth. It compares the standard numbing injection with two computer-controlled delivery systems that are already used in clinics. The choice of technique is made by the dentist as usual, and the study simply observes and measures the children's pain, anxiety, and any complications using standard scales. The goal is to gather evidence that could help dentists pick the best numbing method to make dental visits less stressful for kids.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Different local anesthesia techniques: conventional inferior alveolar nerve block and two computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) systems
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help dentists choose the best anesthesia method to reduce pain and anxiety in children during dental procedures, improving their experience and care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may vary based on individual children and clinician skill, and the findings might not apply to all dental situations.

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Participants

About 120 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population will consist of children aged 8-10 years who require vital pulp therapy of permanent mandibular first molars and attend the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Dentistry. Eligible participants will be systemically healthy children with appropriate cognitive and communication abilities and acceptable cooperation levels according to the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale (scores 3 or 4). Participants will be evaluated according to the routine clinical care provided, and the effects of different local anesthesia techniques on dental anxiety, pain response, physiological parameters, and postoperative outcomes will be assessed.

Ages

8 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 8-10 years. * Children and parents/legal guardians who agree to participate in the study and provide informed consent. * Patients requiring vital pulp therapy of a permanent mandibular first molar. * Patients classified as Frankl Behavior Rating Scale score 3 or 4. Systemically healthy children (ASA I). * Children with adequate cognitive and communication abilities to understand the study procedures and pain/anxiety assessment scales. * Permanent mandibular first molars without clinical or radiographic signs of abscess, fistula, or periapical pathology. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with systemic diseases or medical conditions affecting dental treatment. * Children classified as Frankl Behavior Rating Scale score 1 or 2. * Patients with known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetic agents (e.g., lidocaine, articaine). * Teeth with acute dental infection signs, including abscess, cellulitis, or extensive infection. * Teeth showing clinical or radiographic evidence of periapical pathology. * Children unable to understand or complete pain and anxiety assessment scales due to cognitive, visual, hearing, or communication limitations. * Patients who do not comply with the study procedures or withdraw consent.

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