Light therapy for pulp treatment in young children's molars
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) can help heal the nerve inside a child's first permanent molar when the tooth has deep decay and a painful nerve condition (irreversible pulpitis). The goal is to see if this approach can save the tooth and avoid more invasive treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Child must be between 6 and 9 years old.
- Child must have a first permanent molar with a very deep cavity (at least two-thirds into the dentin).
- The tooth must hurt when cold is applied, and a dentist has diagnosed irreversible pulpitis (moderate to severe pain).
- The tooth must be restorable (can be repaired with a filling or crown).
- No signs of nerve death, like an abscess or gum boil.
- Child must be generally healthy with no medical conditions that might affect participation.
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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