Comparison of two dental tools used for tooth removal in children to see which works better and is more comfortable

Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of periosteal elevator versus spade elevator in children during extraction of primary grossly decayed teeth and root stumps - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/109418

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: spade elevator: Extraction of grossly decayed primary teeth or root stumps in children will be performed using a spade elevator After administration of local anesthesia the spade elevat

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6 to 8 years Indicated for extraction of primary grossly decayed teeth or root stumps Cooperative children with positive or definitely positive behavior Medically healthy patients

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Acute infection abscess or facial swelling at extraction site Teeth with advanced pathological mobility not requiring elevator use Children with uncooperative behavior or special healthcare needs affecting procedure History of bleeding disorders or allergy to local anesthesia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Extraction time Soft tissue trauma Intra operative complicationsTimepoint: Baseline	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Post operative pain & swelling Heart Rate Oxygen SaturationTimepoint: Base line, 24hr	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Dinesh Rao

Pacific Dental College and Hospital

pedodinesh2003@yahoo.co.in09414158235

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026