Comparison of the Efficacy of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block and Digital Anesthesia in Pulpectomy of Mandibular Permanent Molars in Children

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Conditions studied: Pulpitis - Irreversible, Pulpitis - Reversible

In brief

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 facts

Study ID

NCT07634900

Run by

Inonu University

People needed

128

Starts

2026-04-01

Expected to finish

2027-03-20

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-09

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 14. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children aged 6-14 years
• Patients presenting with acute dental pain
• Patients requiring emergency endodontic treatment in mandibular permanent molars
• Cooperative patients who allowed clinical procedures
• Patients whose parents/legal guardians provided informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with systemic diseases affecting pain perception
• Patients with known allergy to local anesthetic agents
• Patients who used analgesics within 12 hours before treatment
• Patients with non-restorable teeth
• Patients with a history of behavioral management problems preventing treatment

Where it is running

• Inonu University Faculty of Dentistry — Malatya, Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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