This study is looking at ways to manage pain after wisdom tooth removal without relying heavily on opioid medications. Researchers are testing a local anesthetic nerve block called the Twin Block, which uses 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine (a common dental anesthetic). They will compare this to a placebo (sterile normal saline) given through the same Twin Block injection. The goal is to see if the Twin Block can reduce muscle pain after the procedure, lower overall pain scores, and decrease the amount of opioid pain medication you might need. You could be eligible if you are over 18, healthy, and need at least one lower wisdom tooth removed under sedation. The study aims to enroll 48 participants.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 48 participants to compare the Twin Block local anesthetic with a placebo.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your pain will be measured 15 minutes after the injection and again one week later. Total opioid consumption will also be tracked for one week.

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