This study aims to compare the effectiveness of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) and computer-controlled digital anesthesia in achieving adequate anesthesia in pediatric patients presenting with acute dental pain and requiring emergency endodontic treatment of mandibular permanent molars. Achieving profound anesthesia in such cases can be challenging due to acute inflammation.
Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either conventional IANB or digital anesthesia. Pain perception during the procedure will be assessed using validated pain scales. In addition, physiological parameters including heart rate and blood pressure will be recorded to evaluate the stress response associated with each anesthesia technique. Anesthesia success will be determined based on the absence of pain during treatment and the need for supplemental anesthesia.
The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence-based guidance for selecting the most effective and comfortable anesthesia technique in pediatric dental patients.
Children aged 6-14 years
Patients presenting with acute dental pain
Patients requiring emergency endodontic treatment in mandibular permanent molars
Cooperative patients who allowed clinical procedures
Patients with systemic diseases affecting pain perception
Patients with known allergy to local anesthetic agents
Patients who used analgesics within 12 hours before treatment
Patients with non-restorable teeth