Efficacy of anterior middle superior alveolar nerve block given by computerized controlled local anesthesia delivery system (CCLAD) in the extraction of maxillary teeth ‐ a randomized controlled trial

The objective was to evaluate the efficacy of computerized-controlled local anesthesia Delivery (CCLAD) system for extraction of maxillary teeth using the Anterior Middle Superior Alveolar (AMSA) nerve block technique in comparison to injection with a self-aspirating syringe. A randomized, controlled trial with a split-mouth design was conducted where each study sample (n=17) was part of two groups. In group E (experimental group), AMSA nerve block was given using CCLAD system and in group C (control group), AMSA nerve block was given using a self-aspirating syringe for the extraction of orthodontically indicated maxillary premolar with age ranging from 18-25  years. The parameters assessed were pain during needle insertion and solution deposition, the profoundness of anesthesia, the amount of local anesthetic (LA) used, and the number of additional injections required. There was a statistically significant difference seen for amount of local anestheti c used (p=0.03, p<0.05). Injection with self-aspirating syringe was superior in terms of amount of LA used than injection with CCLAD system. There was no relation between CCLAD and self-aspirating syringe for the remaining criteria.

Source: Oral Surgery - July 18, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Prajwalit P. Kende, Ashish Sunilkumar Sarda, Jayant Landge, Vikas Meshram, Varthangpuii, Mrimingsi Kri Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research