Comparing numbing methods to reduce pain and anxiety in children's tooth treatment
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at two different numbing methods to reduce pain and anxiety in children during a tooth-saving procedure called vital pulp therapy. It may help make dental treatment more comfortable for your child.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 8 and 10 years old.
- Your child needs treatment on a permanent lower back molar (the large tooth at the back) that has a deep cavity but is not infected.
- Your child should be generally healthy and able to cooperate during dental procedures.
- Your child should not have any allergies to numbing medicines used at the dentist.
- Parents or guardians must agree to participate and sign a consent form.
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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