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Molar Incisor HypomineralizationMIHNCT07352813

Intraosseous vs Infiltration Anesthesia in Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) Children

A study testing Intraosseous anaesthesia using a computerized system and Infiltration anaesthesia using a computerized system in people with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization and Hypersensitivity, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of intraosseous and infiltration anesthesia techniques administered using a computer-assisted anesthesia device (SleeperOne® 5; Dental HiTec, France) during restorative treatments of permanent first molars affected by Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) in children. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Intraosseous anaesthesia using a computerized system and Infiltration anaesthesia using a computerized system
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
7 Nov 2025to 1 Dec 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 6 to 12 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Individuals applying to the Department of Pedodontics, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Dentistry,
  • Systemically healthy individuals,
  • Individuals without any known allergies,
  • Children between the ages of 6 and 12 years,
  • Scoring 3-4 according to the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale,
  • Children and their legal guardians who, after reading and listening to the informed consent form, fully understand its content and voluntarily provide both verbal and written consent,
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  • Children with contralateral and homologous maxillary first permanent molars affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and scoring 3-4 according to the MIH Treatment Need Index criteria,
  • Children with no emergency treatment needs, such as dental pain,
  • Both male and female volunteers.

Who cannot join

  • -

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Gülsevim Oda, Assistant professor, pHD contact

90538948890

gulsevimoda@aybu.edu.tr

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Dentistry

    Ankara

    Gülsevim Oda, Assistant professor, 905389488590, gulsevimoda@aybu.edu.tr

    Esra Koçak, 905350520461, esrakocak92@hotmail.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: A Comparative Evaluation of the Clinical Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Intraosseous and Infiltration Anesthesia Techniques in Children With Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of intraosseous and infiltration anesthesia techniques administered using a computer-assisted anesthesia device (SleeperOne® 5; Dental HiTec, France) during restorative treatments of permanent first molars affected by Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) in children. Clinical effectiveness will be evaluated based on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), behavioral pain response, pulse rate , salivary chromogranin A levels, and the need for additional anesthesia.

Read the detailed description

Children who present to the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Dental Research and Application Center, and are deemed eligible for inclusion in the study based on routine clinical examination and radiographic evaluation, will be provided with written and verbal information regarding the purpose and scope of the research. Informed consent will be obtained from those children and their legal guardians who voluntarily agree to participate in the study.

The study plans to include 30 children aged between 6 and 12 years, who have no systemic diseases and present with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) and carious lesions not extending to the pulp tissue in their maxillary permanent first molars.

A three-session treatment protocol will be administered to participants who meet the inclusion criteria and have signed the informed consent form. A minimum interval of one week will be maintained between sessions, and the sequence of interventions will be determined through randomization.

First Session:

In the first session, a detailed medical and dental history of the patient will be obtained. During the intraoral examination, teeth affected by MIH will be identified, and the degree of MIH as well as the presence of carious lesions will be evaluated through clinical and radiographic examination. All findings will be recorded in the patient data form.

In this session, no invasive procedures will be performed. The materials and methods to be used will be explained to the patient, and the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale will be applied to determine the preoperative anxiety level, serving as an acclimatization session.

Second Session:

The anesthesia method to be applied to the patient's upper right first permanent molar (tooth no. 16) in the second session will be determined using a randomization method. Before the administration of anesthesia, the technique of the procedure will be explained verbally to the pediatric patient; the first saliva sample will be collected, and pulse rate values will be measured and recorded using a pulse oximeter. The anesthesia method determined by randomization will be applied to tooth number 16. During anesthesia administration, the patient will be asked to evaluate the pain level experienced using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (0 = no pain, 10 = unbearable pain). After anesthesia, the pulse rate will again be recorded, and the second saliva sample will be collected. The carious tissue of the affected tooth will be removed using a high-speed and low-speed handpiece. At this stage, the heart rate will also be measured and recorded using the pulse oximeter. At the end of the treatment, the third saliva sample will be collected, and the patient will be asked to evaluate the pain level experienced using the VAS. Saliva samples as well as immediately after treatment completion and stored at -20 °C until biochemical analysis.

Throughout the treatment, the patient's behavioral responses will be video recorded and objectively evaluated by an independent observer, blinded to the anesthesia method, using the FLACC scale. The need for additional anesthesia and the efficacy of the anesthesia will be assessed after treatment.

Third Session:

In the third session, the anesthesia technique will be changed, and anesthesia will be administered to the contralateral first molar tooth (in the symmetrical arch) with the same indication. The procedures performed in the second session will be repeated.

At the conclusion of this study, the comparison of anesthesia techniques used in the treatment of MIH-affected teeth in children will enable the identification of a minimally invasive and effective approach to anesthesia. It is well established that teeth affected by MIH exhibit an altered response to anesthesia due to hypersensitivity and structural changes in the enamel. This study aims to contribute to the existing gap in the scientific literature on this topic. The comparative evaluation of computer-assisted intraosseous and infiltration anesthesia techniques will facilitate evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.

Being tested
Intraosseous anaesthesia using a computerized system, Infiltration anaesthesia using a computerized system
Keywords
caries, dental anxiety, dental pain, molar incisor hypomineralization
Medical subject headings
Molar Hypomineralization, Hypersensitivity, Toothache

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Intraosseous anaesthesia using a computerized systemProcedure or surgery

    Articaine hydrochloride: 40 mg/mL Epinephrine (adrenaline): 0.012 mg/mL, corresponding to a 1:100,000 dilution.

  • Infiltration anaesthesia using a computerized systemProcedure or surgery

    Articaine hydrochloride: 40 mg/mL Epinephrine (adrenaline): 0.012 mg/mL, corresponding to a 1:100,000 dilution.

Study groups in NCT07352813
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Intraosseous AnesthesiaExperimentalThe intraosseous anesthesia technique will be administered using the computer-assisted anesthesia device (SleeperOne® 5) and applied to either the right or left upper permanent molar, assigned at random.
Receives: Procedure: Intraosseous anaesthesia using a computerized system
Infiltration AnesthesiaActive comparatorThe infiltration anesthesia technique will be administered using the SleeperOne® 5 device and applied to the opposite side of the same patient.
Receives: Procedure: Infiltration anaesthesia using a computerized system

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Salivary Chromogranin A Levels

    To objectively assess the stress levels experienced by children during dental treatment, changes in salivary chromogranin A concentrations will be measured at predefined time points during the procedure.

    Measured: During dental treatment (Day 1): Baseline (before local anesthesia administration) Immediately after local anesthesia application Immediately after completion of the restorative procedure

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Pulse Rate

    Patients' heart rates will be measured using a pulse oximeter to assess physiological stress responses during dental treatment.

    Measured: During dental treatment (Day 1): • Baseline (before local anesthesia administration) • Immediately after local anesthesia application • Throughout the restorative treatment procedure

  2. Visual Analogue Scale [VAS]

    The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) will be used to assess perceived pain intensity during dental treatment. VAS is a validated and widely used psychometric instrument for quantifying subjective pain experience on a 10-point scale, ranging from "No pain" to "Unbearable pain."

    Measured: During dental treatment (Day 1): Immediately after local anesthesia application Immediately after completion of the restorative procedure

  3. Behavioral Pain Response (FLACC Score):

    Behavioral pain response will be assessed using the FLACC scale, which consists of five behavioral categories: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability. Each category is scored from 0 to 2, yielding a total score ranging from 0 to 10.

    During the restorative procedure, video recordings will be obtained. An independent observer (E.Ü.A.), blinded to the anesthesia method, will evaluate the recordings and score the child's behavioral responses using the FLACC scale.

    Measured: TDuring dental treatment (Day 1): Throughout the restorative treatment procedure (single assessment)

  4. Need for Additional Anesthesia

    The adequacy of the administered anesthesia during dental treatment will be evaluated by the researcher. The requirement for additional anesthesia will be recorded as a dichotomous outcome (yes/no).

    Measured: During dental treatment (Day 1): Throughout the treatment procedure (single assessment)

  5. Anesthesia Efficacy Assessment (Efficacy Scale):

    Anesthesia efficacy will be assessed using an efficacy scale that evaluates the clinical success of the administered anesthesia based on the presence or absence of pain during the dental procedure. This scale reflects both the patient's pain experience and the clinician's ability to complete the planned treatment.

    Measured: Periprocedural (Day 1; immediately after completion of the restorative procedure)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Jan 2026
  2. Study start7 Nov 2025
  3. Primary completion7 Nov 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
30 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07352813
Sponsor's protocol ID
EK-2025-263
Acronym
MIH
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
18 Dec 2025
Last updated
20 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Dixit UB, Joshi AV. Efficacy of Intraosseous Local Anesthesia for Restorative Procedures in Molar Incisor Hypomineralization-Affected Teeth in Children. Contemp Clin Dent. 2018 Sep;9(Suppl 2):S272-S277. doi: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_252_18.

    PubMed 30294157
  • Cabasse C, Marie-Cousin A, Huet A, Sixou JL. Computer-assisted intraosseous anaesthesia for molar and incisor hypomineralisation teeth. A preliminary study. Odontostomatol Trop. 2015 Mar;38(149):5-9.

    PubMed 26058304
  • Berrendero S, Hriptulova O, Salido MP, Martinez-Rus F, Pradies G. "Comparative study of conventional anesthesia technique versus computerized system anesthesia: a randomized clinical trial". Clin Oral Investig. 2021 Apr;25(4):2307-2315. doi: 10.1007/s00784-020-03553-5. Epub 2020 Aug 29.

    PubMed 32862249
  • Rhaiem M, Chatti M, Elelmi Y, Ben Haj Khalifa A, Masmoudi F, Baaziz A. Effective anaesthesia when treating teeth affected by molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH): a systematic review. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2025 Oct;26(5):861-876. doi: 10.1007/s40368-025-01057-y. Epub 2025 May 30.

    PubMed 40445534

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Intraosseous anaesthesia using a computerized system and Infiltration anaesthesia using a computerized system in people with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization and Hypersensitivity, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Gülsevim Oda, Assistant professor, pHD (90538948890, gulsevimoda@aybu.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Salivary Chromogranin A Levels (time frame: During dental treatment (Day 1): Baseline (before local anesthesia administration) Immediately after local anesthesia application Immediately after completion of the restorative procedure). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07352813, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Jan 2026.

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