Best anesthetic approach for implant gum disease surgery
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two numbing methods for surgical treatment of gum disease around dental implants in the lower back teeth. Researchers want to see which approach works better and is safer for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have gum disease around a dental implant in your lower back teeth that needs surgery
- You are generally healthy (no serious ongoing medical conditions)
- You are able to understand the study and answer questions about your experience
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have allergies to articaine (a numbing medicine) or epinephrine (a medication often mixed with numbing medicine)
Quick eligibility check
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