The effect of needle-free tooth anaesthesia on dental anxiety

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Dental extraction; Dental anaesthesia; Anaesthesiology - Anaesthetics; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000490875
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Otago

Brief Summary

Six out of eight patients had a successful pain-free extraction when local anaesthetic was delivered by the test device. In two cases, further local anaesthetic was required using a conventional technique. Healing was uneventful and bleeding/laceration were minimal or negligible, irrespective of the anaesthetic technique used. Generally, the needle-free technique was preferred by participants in this study, with some making mention of the noise when the device is activated as an uncomfortable part of the procedure. The amount of local anaesthetic delivered by each technique was similar.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-04-27
• Study Completion: 2021-06-29
• Last Update Posted: 21 February 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 8

Inclusion Criteria

Older than 18 years of age; planned upper bilateral extractions as part of normal treatment plan; no major co-occurring health conditions that may affect the ability of participating in the study; no additional requirement to have a diagnosis of dental anxiety. Males and females older than 18 years of age of all ethnicities will be invited to participate. At least some participants who identify as Maori and some as Pasifika will be included.

Exclusion Criteria

Abscesses or extensive periodontal disease; upper and lower extractions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified