Numbing medicine for simple tooth extractions
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of numbing medicine used for simple tooth extractions to see which works better. If you need a tooth pulled and are in good health, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are having a simple tooth removal (not a surgical one).
- You are generally healthy or have a long-term condition that is well controlled.
- You are not pregnant.
- You have no known allergy to numbing medicines or epinephrine (adrenaline).
- Your gums are stable, without an active infection that could affect the numbing medicine.
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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