This randomized split-mouth clinical trial evaluates whether computer-controlled intraosseous anesthesia delivered with the SleeperOne® 5 system reduces pain perception and dental anxiety compared with conventional local anesthesia during restorative treatment of children with molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH). Thirty-five children received both anesthesia techniques in separate treatment sessions. Pain perception, behavioral responses, dental anxiety, pulse rate, and oxygen saturation were assessed at predefined time points.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 14 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:
* Children aged 8 to 14 years.
* Bilateral symmetrical MIH-affected permanent first molars requiring restorative treatment.
* MIH diagnosed according to EAPD criteria.
* Positive or definitely positive Frankl Behavior Rating Scale.
* Parent or guardian provided written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute pulpal or periapical pathology.
* Developmental dental anomalies other than MIH.
* Allergy to local anesthetic agents.
* Medical contraindication to local anesthesia.
* Analgesic or anti-inflammatory drug use within 24 hours before treatment.
* Cognitive or communication disorders affecting study assessments.
* Uncooperative behavior.
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
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Pain Perception During Anesthetic Administration
Timeframe: Immediately after completion of local anesthesia administration (T1)