Irreversible pulpitis. Pulpitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: 2 cartridges of 1.8 mL of 2% lidocaine with epinephrine each combined with 0.2 ml dexamethasone applied by using conventional inferior alveolar nerve block injectio
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Eighteen years of age and over Being in good health condition Having a mandibular molar tooth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis Normal periapical radiographic appearance (except for a widened periodontal ligament) Not having severe periodontal problem No history of allergy to local anesthesia or sulfite
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy or lactation Taking any medications that might cause altered pain sensation ?Any swelling or sinus tract near the target tooth Active sites of pathosis in the area of injection Inability of the patient to give an informed consent Lack of lip numbness within 15 minutes after injection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment and after initiating root canal therapy. Method of measurement: Heft-Parker visual analog scale (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Post pain. Timepoint: During procedure. Method of measurement: Heft-Parker visual analog scale (VAS). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMasoud Saatchi
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed