A clinical trial to study the effect of palatal root length on the success of maxillary buccal infiltration by open and closed mouth technique.

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Pulpitis,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/01/049312
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Yogesh K M

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized, double blind clinical trial comparing the efficacy of maxillary buccal infiltration in open and closed mouth techniques and the influence of palatal root length on it. The study will be conducted in The department of conservative dentistry and endodontics, The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore. 60 healthy adults with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis will be randomly allocated into 2 groups. In Group 1, Maxillary buccal infiltration will be performed in open  mouth technique and in group 2, maxillary buccal infiltration will be performed in closed technique. The outcome of the study will be evaluated using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to measure pain during preoperative and during access opening.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-01-02
• Study Completion: 2023-02-24
• Last Update Posted: 2023-11-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• 1)Patients aged 18 to 50 years with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in maxillary molars.
• 2)Teeth without gingival recession or existing periodontal disease.
• 3)Patients without chronic systemic disease.
• 4)Patients able to understand pain scales.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1)Teeth with peri-apical pathology, abscess, sinus and swelling (non- vital teeth) 2)Teeth with resorptions, calcified canals or aberrant anatomy.
• 3)Patients with systemic, immune compromised disorders including pregnant women.
• 4)Patients with pace makers.
• 5)Patients with use of analgesics or anti- inflammatory drugs 12 hours prior to the procedure.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)	30 minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)	2 minutes, 30 minutes

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Oxford Dental College and Hospital; 🇮🇳 Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

The Oxford Dental College and Hospital

🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

Dr Yogesh K M

Principal investigator

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yogeshkmreddy@gmail.com