Painless dental injections for kids: comparing two techniques
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to numb the mouth for dental work in children ages 6–9: a computer-controlled injection and a standard jaw block. It aims to see which method causes less pain and better behavior.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 6 to 9 years old
- Your child is generally healthy
- Your child has a calm or cooperative behavior score (3 or 4 on the Frankl scale)
- Your child has not taken any pain medicine in the last 2 days
- Your child has at least one second baby molar on each side of the lower jaw
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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