Method of dental anaesthesia Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
Upper premolars without any restorations or caries and with vital pulp tissue were chosen to be anaesthetized. One technique was applied on the right side whilst the other on the left side sequentiall
Sponsors
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy adults, aged 19 - 40 years 2. History of previous dental anaesthesia 3. Present upper premolars with vital pulp tissue
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of dental phobia or any other phobia 2. History of drug or substance abuse 3. Upper premolars with restorations/caries 4. Pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 minutes (unless otherwise noted): 1. Pulp vitality measured using electric pulp test (Pulppen DP2000 Digital, Dental Electronic) 2. Pulp sensitivity measured using the cold test (ethyl chloride spray) 3. Soft tissue pain measured using the reaction test (pinch via a pair of forceps) 4. Acceptance during the session and preference at the end of the session, at 24 hours and at 7 days were measured via questionnaires | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Length of subjective feeling of numbness was self-reported by volunteers at 24 hours 2. Adverse events were self-reported by volunteers at 24 hours and at 7 days | — |
Countries
Greece
Outcome results
None listed