New numbing technique may make wisdom tooth extraction less painful and scary
NCT ID NCT06852066
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two ways of giving numbing medicine for impacted wisdom tooth surgery in 40 healthy adults aged 18-40. One method used a computer-assisted device, the other was the standard injection. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate during the procedure to see which technique offered a better experience.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants must meet all of the following criteria to be included in the study: * Must be between 18 and 40 years old * Must have bilaterally impacted mandibular third molars with bone retention * Impacted teeth must be at a mesioangular angle, classified as Class 1-2 and A--B type (Pell \& Gregory classification) * Must have an impacted tooth difficulty level of 3-5 according to the Pederson Difficulty Index * Must be classified as ASA 1 (healthy individuals with no systemic diseases) * Must be able to read and understand questionnaire forms and provide informed consent Must voluntarily agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria: * Presence of any systemic disease (e.g., cardiovascular disease, liver disease, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, rheumatic conditions, diabetes mellitus) * History of psychiatric disorders or current use of anxiolytics, antidepressants, or anticonvulsants * Use of anti-inflammatory, analgesic, or anxiolytic medications prior to the procedure that could affect pain, inflammation, or anxiety responses * Chronic medication use, including antihistamines, NSAIDs, steroids, or antidepressants * Presence of oral pathologies affecting pain perception (e.g., pulpitis, periodontitis, oral ulcers, cysts, or tumors) * Suspected or confirmed pregnancy or breastfeeding * Allergy to the local anesthetic (articaine) used in the study * Hearing impairment that could interfere with study participation * Presence of dentophobia (severe dental phobia)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Faculty of Dentistry
Afyonkarahisar, 03000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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