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Comparison of Computer-Assisted and Conventional Local Anesthesia in Children With Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization
Sponsor: Marmara University
Summary
The main questions this study aims to answer are: Does computer-controlled local anesthesia cause less pain and anxiety than conventional local anesthesia in children with molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH)? Is there a difference between the two methods in anesthesia onset time, injection duration, physiological responses, and the need for additional anesthesia? Researchers will compare computer-controlled and conventional local anesthesia in children aged 8-12 years with MIH. Each child will receive both anesthesia methods during separate dental visits, on comparable permanent molar teeth, to determine which method is more comfortable, effective, and preferred by children.
Official title: Comparison of Computer-Assisted and Conventional Local Anesthesia in Children With Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization: A Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2026-08-11
Completion Date
2027-11-01
Last Updated
2026-07-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Computer-Controlled Local Anesthesia
Local anesthesia will be administered using the SleeperOne computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery system according to the manufacturer's pediatric protocol. The device electronically controls the flow rate and pressure of the anesthetic solution. A 4% articaine solution with 1:100,000 epinephrine will be administered before restorative treatment of the MIH-affected permanent molar.
Conventional Local Anesthesia
Local anesthesia will be administered using a conventional dental syringe. Buccal infiltration will be used for maxillary teeth, and an inferior alveolar nerve block will be used for mandibular teeth. A 4% articaine solution with 1:100,000 epinephrine will be administered before restorative treatment of the MIH-affected permanent molar.
Locations (1)
Marmara Üniversitesi Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Külliyesi Sağlık Yerleşkesi, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi
Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye)