Comparing Two Injection Methods for Reducing Child Dental Fear
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a newer injection device called Dentapen® helps reduce anxiety and fear in young children during tooth extractions compared to traditional syringes. If your child needs baby molars removed and tends to feel nervous at the dentist, this trial may explore ways to make the experience less stressful.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 6 and 8 years old
- Child is cooperative and willing to participate (able to follow instructions and work with the dentist)
- Child has typical intellectual development for their age
- Child has healthy baby upper molars that need to be extracted
- Child has no serious medical, physical, or mental health conditions
- This is the child's first visit to the dentist (no previous dental treatment)
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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