Perception of pain felt during dental procedures after administration of anesthesia Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
In dental student volunteers, a dentist of Dental Emergency Service will administer in two points of the maxilla: One side with a 0,9 ml anesthesia ( 2% lidocaine with epinephrine 1: 100,000) in 42°C
and opposite side 0,9 ml of the same anesthetic in room temperature (21°C). Then, a researcher will show a Visual Analogue Scale with ten points (0=none pain to 10= unbearable pain) where the patient
Sponsors
Austral University of Chile (Universidad Austral de Chile)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Students over the age of 18 2. Given their informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Students with hypertension 2. Students with acute abscess or swelling at the injection site
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Independent Variable: 2 groups of cartridge anesthesia temperature: cartridge in 42°C and cartridge in temperature room (21°C) 2. Dependent Variable: Intensity pain level (VIsual Analogue Scale - VAS) from 0 point (no pain) to 10 points (unbearable pain) | — |
Countries
Chile
Outcome results
None listed