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The effect of auricular acupuncture on nerve block injection

The effect of auricular acupuncture on the success of inferior alveolar nerve block among patients with irreversible pulpitis in mandibular teeth

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20181122041724N1
Enrollment
56
Registered
2019-01-06
Start date
2018-12-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-01-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

mandibular molar with irreversible pulpitis. Pulpitis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the acupuncture experimental group, the acupuncture point for dental pain control and pain control in mandible, and also Shen Men and Talamus points wil be selec

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who have a mandibular molar with irreversible pulpitis . These teeth will be evaluated via an electric pulp test and a cold test Patients Between 18 and 65 years old Patients who agree to participate in this study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Systemic and mental disease Using alcohol, any drug and smoking taking any analgesic drugs in last 6 hours using any type of antidepressant medication such as TCA and SSRIs that could affect the perception of pain using any type of corticosteroid sensitivity to lidocaine patient’s age under 18 and over 65 periapical radiolucency or even a widening of the periodontal ligament space in radiography patients who do not report lip numbness during15 minute after injection

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Amount of pain reported by patient on 100 mm type of visual analog scale. Timepoint: during cavity preparation of dentin, exposure of pulp chamber and inserting initial file. Method of measurement: 100 mm type of visual analog scale (VAS).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEhsan Esnaashari

Islamic Azad University

E_esnaashari@dentaliau.ac.ir+98 21 2279 3163

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026