Distolingual Infiltration Verses Conventional Nerve Block in Mandibular Third Molar Extraction
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-45
SponsorWatim Medical & Dental College
This randomized controlled trial will compare the effectiveness of adding distolingual infiltration to conventional inferior alveolar and buccal nerve blocks for mandibular third molar extraction. A total of 120 patients will be allocated into two groups. Pain during flap elevation and bone guttering will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale.
Healthy individuals
Male and female
Age 18-45 years
Mandibular third molar impaction - all positions
ASA status III and above
Patients requiring multiple extractions in the same appointment
Allergy to lignocaine
Patients in whom adrenaline is contraindicated