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The Immediate Effect of Benzocaine 20% Topical Anesthesia on Pain Levels When Placing Elastomeric Orthodontic Separators in Children Receiving Hall Technique Crowns: A Randomized Control Trial
In Brief
A Early Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating 20% benzocaine, topical anesthetic and Children's Toothpaste for Effect of Benzocaine on Pain. Completed, enrolled 32 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this RCT is to investigate the immediate effect of benzocaine 20% topical anesthesia on initial pain and discomfort levels associated with the placement of elastomeric orthodontic separators in children who are receiving Hall Technique crowns on primary molars, among children who have attended the Pediatric Dentistry Department, Dubai Dental Hospital (DDH), Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Interventions
Indicated as a topical anesthetic for use on oral mucosa prior to local anesthetic injections, scaling and prophylaxis. Also useful to relieve discomfort associated with taking impressions and intra- oral radiographs. The benzocaine topical anesthetic will be applied according to standard clinical practice, aiming to provide local anesthesia to the treatment site and minimize discomfort during the procedure (placing elastomeric orthodontic separators).
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