Testing IL-6 levels in infected teeth
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares a quick chairside test to a lab test for measuring IL-6, a protein linked to inflammation, in teeth with a root infection (apical periodontitis). It may help find a faster way to diagnose tooth infections.
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Who can take part
- You have a tooth with a single root that has an infection at the tip of the root
- The tooth does not respond to a cold or electric pulp test (meaning the nerve is dead)
- There is a visible dark area or lesion on an x-ray around the tip of the root
- You are not pregnant
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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