CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Intraligamentary Anesthesia With the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block for the Extraction of Mandibular Molars.

Pakistan535 participantsStarted 2024-03-15

Plain-language summary

Local anaesthesia or numbing is done before tooth extraction. This study compares two different methods of numbing molar teeth before extraction. It compares them on the basis of pain during the procedure and on discomfort after the procedure as well. It will help dentists better understand the benefits of the two techniques, and their usage case to case.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of both sexes who were more than 18 years of age; they had indications of non-surgical extraction of one or multiple mandibular posterior teeth. Exclusion Criteria: * For patients: pregnancy, immunological compromise, systemic conditions requiring special considerations and non-compliance. * The exclusion criteria for individual teeth were: acutely infected teeth or any teeth with the instances of expression of pus through sinus tracts or the gingival sulcus were excluded. In case of multiple unilaterally indicated teeth that were to be extracted under IANB, only the tooth best fitting all criteria was considered for the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Injection pain

Timeframe: Through the duration of injection (within a few seconds to 1 minute)

Pain during extraction procedure

Timeframe: For the duration of treatment (estimated within 1 hour)

Unpleasantness of treatment

Timeframe: For the duration of treatment (estimated within 1 hour)

Latency time of anesthesia (minutes)

Timeframe: Anesthesia was tested with a dental probe on the marginal gingiva at: 1) immediately after the injection and 2) every 10 seconds (ILA) / every 30 seconds (IANB) until complete painlessness was achieved.

Anesthetic effect

Timeframe: For the duration of treatment (estimated within 2 hours)

Amount of anesthetic solution (mL)

Timeframe: For the duration of treatment (estimated within 1 hour)

Duration of treatment (minutes)

Timeframe: For the duration of treatment (estimated up to 1 to 2 hours)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06611865

SponsorHamza Zia Ahmed

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-02

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Injection pain

Timeframe: Through the duration of injection (within a few seconds to 1 minute)

Pain during extraction procedure

Timeframe: For the duration of treatment (estimated within 1 hour)

Unpleasantness of treatment

Timeframe: For the duration of treatment (estimated within 1 hour)

Latency time of anesthesia (minutes)

Anesthetic effect

Timeframe: For the duration of treatment (estimated within 2 hours)

Amount of anesthetic solution (mL)

Timeframe: For the duration of treatment (estimated within 1 hour)

Duration of treatment (minutes)

Timeframe: For the duration of treatment (estimated up to 1 to 2 hours)