International Journal of Clinical Trials
Evaluating effect of cryotherapy on injection pain and onset of action of precooled and warmed local anesthetic agent in symptomatic irreversible pulpitis patients: an in vivo study
Background: Pain is one of the main reasons for patients seeking dental treatment, but fear of pain attributed to injection is cited as an obstacle in providing appropriate dental care. Achieving profound pulpal anesthesia is challenging due to several factors but it is mandatory for successful completion of root canal treatment. To enhance the success rate of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) in mandibular teeth with SIP several approaches have been considered. Cryotherapy approach has been routinely employed i …