Photobiomodulation and Tooth Analgesia
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age6-12
SponsorUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to test photobiomodulation (PBM) with a non-invasive light device for reducing discomfort during dental treatments in children. We plan to conduct a series of three clinical studies in 200 school-aged children requiring routine dental treatment. The first study aims to test if PBM works for tooth and soft tissue by assessing response to cold testing and probing of gums. The second study aims to test if use of PBM on soft tissues before injection reduces discomfort. The third study aims to test if PBM can be used to do simple dental fillings in baby teeth without numbing injection.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Healthy children, aged 6-12 years, requiring routine dental treatment
Disqualifiers
Children with uncooperative behavior or signficant medical history
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Photobiomodulation
- Topical Benzocaine
- Local Anesthesia
Treatment groups
200 Participants
are divided into 6 treatment groups6
Treatment groupsSee each treatment group below.
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov