Analgetic Effect of Nitrousoxide-oxygen Inhalation for Dental Treatment of Children

Analgetic Effect of Nitrousoxide-oxygen Inhalation for Dental Treatment of Children

To assess the analgetic effect of nitrousoxide-oxygen inhalation on pain perception in 12-15 years old children from 1) the dental pulp; 2) the masseter muscle; 3) the skin on the upper lip

The present study is a randomized, cross-over blinded study on the analgetic effect of nitrousoxide-oxygen on sensitivity of the dental pulp, the skin and muscles.

It is conducted in healthy 12-15 year old Danish children attending public schools in the municipality of Aarhus, Denmark

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA-groups I or II
• 12-15 year of age
• sound upper central incisors

Exclusion Criteria:

• difficulties breathing through the nose
• pregnancy
• trauma to test teeth