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Comparison of the Efficacy of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block and Digital Anesthesia in Pulpectomy of Mandibular Permanent Molars in Children
Sponsor: Inonu University
Summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) and computer-controlled digital anesthesia in achieving adequate anesthesia in pediatric patients presenting with acute dental pain and requiring emergency endodontic treatment of mandibular permanent molars. Achieving profound anesthesia in such cases can be challenging due to acute inflammation. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either conventional IANB or digital anesthesia. Pain perception during the procedure will be assessed using validated pain scales. In addition, physiological parameters including heart rate and blood pressure will be recorded to evaluate the stress response associated with each anesthesia technique. Anesthesia success will be determined based on the absence of pain during treatment and the need for supplemental anesthesia. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence-based guidance for selecting the most effective and comfortable anesthesia technique in pediatric dental patients.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 14 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
128
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2027-03-20
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Computer-Controlled Digital Anesthesia
Participants requiring emergency endodontic treatment for mandibular permanent molars will receive conventional inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia using a conventional dental syringe and 4% articaine hydrochloride with 1:100,000 epinephrine.
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block
Participants requiring emergency endodontic treatment for mandibular permanent molars will receive computer-controlled intraosseous digital anesthesia using the SleeperOne computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery system and 4% articaine hydrochloride with 1:100,000 epinephrine.
Locations (1)
Inonu University Faculty of Dentistry
Malatya, Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)