Intraligamentary vs Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block for Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Conditions: Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis (SIP), Dental Pain, Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Failure, Local Anesthesia

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 52

Sponsor: Aula Dental Avanzada

Summary

This multicenter randomized trial compares the clinical effectiveness of intraligamentary injection versus inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in mandibular molars. The goal is to determine which technique provides better pain control during endodontic treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Presenting with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in a mandibular molar * Vital response to cold testing * Ability to understand and provide informed consent * Available for follow-up and data collection Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy to lidocaine or epinephrine * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Use of analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs in the previous 6 hours * Non-vital or previously treated teeth * Significant systemic disease (ASA III or above) * History of psychiatric or neurological disorders affecting pain perception

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07130760). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.