Pain Relief Methods for Dental Numbing Shots in Children
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares three ways of giving numbing shots for dental work in children ages 6–8: a vibrating device, a special syringe, and a regular syringe. Researchers want to see which method causes the least pain and discomfort during the injection.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 8 years old
- Your child can cooperate and sit still during dental work (not overly anxious or resistant)
- Your child is generally healthy with no serious medical conditions
- Your child has never had a dental numbing injection before
- Your child needs a tooth extracted, cavity filled, or root canal treatment on a lower primary (baby) molar
- Your child has not taken antibiotics or pain relievers in the past 48 hours
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