Pain and Anxiety in Pediatric Dentistry: Computer-Controlled vs. Traditional Anesthesia

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This study is comparing two ways to give local anesthesia for children during dental procedures: a computer-controlled system (SleeperOne 5) versus traditional syringe injections. It is a randomized, single-center trial using a split-mouth, within-child design, meaning each child will receive both methods—one on one side of the mouth and the other on the opposite side—for similar tooth procedures. About 84 healthy children aged 7 to 10 are planned to enroll. Key eligibility includes being generally healthy (no major health problems), cooperative for dental treatment, having not had prior dental treatment, and needing pulpotomy or pulpectomy in molars on both sides. Specific dental criteria ensure comparable tooth conditions between sides.

During the study, all participants will have standard steps before anesthesia (vital signs checked, drying the area, and topical numbing). Each technique uses the same local anesthetic and dose, but the method of delivery differs. Researchers will measure pain and anxiety before, during, and after anesthesia using several scales, and will monitor heart rate, oxygen level, and temperature. The trial is not recruiting yet, with an estimated start in October 2025 and a projected completion around March 2026. Results will be shared later, and de-identified data may be available to researchers who meet certain criteria.

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