The efficacy of different local anaesthetic solutions/techniques in producing painless sensation in patients suffering 'hot' mandibular tooth pulps

Completed

• Conditions: Irreversible pulpitis teeth; Oral Health; Dental

• Registration Number: ISRCTN18143187
• Lead Sponsor: The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-11-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 500

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients of 16 years of age and over
2. Any mandibular tooth with irreversible pulpitis and an asymptomatic vital tooth on the opposite site of the arch to act as an internal control of pulp tester function

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with allergies or sensitivities to lidocaine/articaine or other ingredients in the anaesthetic solution
2. Patients who are unable to provide informed consent
3. Relevant medical history, which may compromise the welfare of the patient (e.g. unstable angina) or which may compromise data collection (e.g. facial paraesthesia)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified