Melatonin vs MTA for treating tooth nerve in children
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two materials—melatonin and MTA (a commonly used dental material)—for treating the nerve of a child's permanent back tooth that has a cavity but isn't infected. The goal is to see which material works better to keep the tooth healthy.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 8 years old.
- Your child is generally healthy and not on long-term medications.
- Your child has a permanent first molar (back tooth) that is mostly intact and can be restored with a filling or crown.
- The tooth does not have signs of severe infection (like swelling, abscess, or pain that comes by itself or wakes your child up).
- The tooth does not have a deep cavity that reaches the nerve or root damage seen on an X-ray.
Quick eligibility check
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