Local Anesthesia in Molar Teeth With Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

Effectiveness Of Local Anesthesia In Molar Teeth With Molar Incisor Hypomineralization-A Prospective Study

To compare responses to electrical pulp test (EPT) and cold test among molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH)-effected and not MIH-effected carious teeth before and after administration of local anesthesia for caries removal.

Fifty carious permanent first molar teeth (25 MIH-effected, 25 not MIH-effected) were included. Firstly, radiographic caries depth, International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) codes and MIH levels of teeth were recorded. Then, during the treatment, EPT and cold test were performed before and after the administration of local anesthesia. Visual Analog Scale for Pain was used to evaluate cold test and pain during treatment. When interpreting results, significancy level was stated for the values of p<0.05.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy participants

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not being cooperative during treatment procedure