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Comparison of two techniques of anesthesia in upper first molars using 4% articaine in irreversible pulpitis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Health Condition 1: null- Irreversible Pulpitis
Registration Number
CTRI/2016/09/007286
Lead Sponsor
Dr Anuprabha Shrivastava
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria

1. Subjects in between age groups 16-45 years.

2. Moderate to severe pain in maxillary 1st molar tooth.

3. A positive response to cold testing with an ice stick & an electric pulp tester.

4. The ability of the subject to understand the use of pain scales.

5. The subject should be in good health & none should take any medication that would alter pain perception, as determined by oral questioning & a written questionnaire.

6. Absence of any periapical radiolucency on radiographs except for a widened periodontal ligament.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with systemic disorder like diabetes, hypertension, asthma etc.

2. Patient having active pain in more than 1 maxillary molar.

3. Subjects taking any pain relieving medication including OTC analgesics at least 12 hrs before enrolment in the study.

4. Swelling near the tooth in question.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
On comparison statistical analysis reveals that the anesthetic efficacy of buccal infiltration with 4% articaine in patients with irreversible pulpitis of maxillary 1st molar is comparable with buccal plus palatal infiltration of the same.Timepoint: Initial Pain and <br/ ><br>Pain after 10 minutes of injection
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Palatal injection is painful and traumatic.Timepoint: Initial Pain and <br/ ><br>Pain after 10 minutes of injection
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