Pulpotomy vs root canal for painful nerve inflammation
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for a tooth nerve that is very inflamed and causing lingering pain: a pulpotomy versus a full root canal. It may help you choose the approach that best relieves symptoms and supports healing for the right kind of tooth.
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Who can take part
- Be 12 years old or older
- Have a permanent back tooth (molar or premolar) with deep decay or a deep filling
- Your tooth pain is likely from irreversible pulpitis (moderate to severe spontaneous, lingering pain)
- Cold and an electric test should make your tooth respond (not completely dead)
- The dentist must be able to restore the tooth and keep it isolated/controlled during treatment
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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