Comparing two numbing methods for infected dental implant surgery
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two numbing methods for dental implant surgery in the lower back teeth to see which is more effective and safer. You'll receive either one type of injection or another, and both are commonly used.
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Who can take part
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Need surgery for an infection around a dental implant in the lower back teeth.
- Generally healthy, with no major uncontrolled health conditions.
- Not pregnant, and not allergic to articaine or epinephrine.
- No bleeding disorders or use of blood-thinning medicines that can't be paused safely.
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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