Pulpotomy vs. Root Canal for Kids' Molars
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to save a painful permanent molar in children: removing just the top part of the nerve (pulpotomy) versus removing the whole nerve (root canal). It aims to see which treatment works better and is less stressful for kids.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 10 and 14 years old.
- They must have a permanent back molar (first molar) that is decayed and has a painful, inflamed nerve that is still alive (irreversible pulpitis).
- The tooth must be fixable (no deep gum pockets, not loose).
- The roots of the tooth must be fully grown.
- There must be no sign of nerve death (such as a pimple on the gum, swelling, or an abscess on X-ray).
Quick eligibility check
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