Comparison of single tooth anaesthesia by computer-controlled local anaesthetic delivery system (C-CLADS) with a supraperiosteal traditional syringe injection in paediatric dentistry

Authors

  • C Perugia Paediatric Dentistry, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Rome
  • M Bartolino Paediatric Dentistry, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Rome
  • R Docimo Paediatric Dentistry, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Rome

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2017.18.03.09

Keywords:

Computer-Controlled Local Delivery System, Intraligamentary anaesthesia, Local anaesthesia, Pain perception, STA System, Traditional syringe

Abstract

AIM: In recent years, new technologies for local anaesthetics delivery have emerged as alternative methods to the traditional syringe injection. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of traditional syringe buccal infiltration to the Computer-Controlled Local Delivery System (C-CLADS's) STA-Intraligamentary (Single Tooth Intraligamentary Anaesthesia) on the molars of both arches in paediatric patients, focusing on anaesthetic effect onset and effect over time. METHODS: Subjects consisted of 50 paediatric patients aged 5–13 years, randomly divided into 2 groups of 25. Efficacy and onset of anaesthesia were evaluated at time 0 and after 10, 20, and 40 minutes with a pulp tester. CONCLUSION: The STA-Intraligamentary injection offers a statistically relevant longer anaesthetic effect and a more constant duration over time. Clinical relevance: The STA-Intraligamentary injection has a high safety and comfort, and a faster onset with a more predictable outcome compared to the traditional anaesthetic technique.