Two ways to treat deep cavities in baby teeth
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat deep cavities in baby (primary) molars. One method places a special soothing medicine under a filling; the other uses a metal crown that covers the whole tooth. Both aim to keep the tooth healthy without needing a nerve treatment or extraction.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be generally healthy (no serious illnesses).
- The cavity must be deep on X-ray but not have caused a toothache, swelling, or infection.
- The tooth must still be restorable (can be fixed with a filling or crown).
- Your child must be able to stay calm and cooperate during a dental procedure.
- You (the parent/guardian) must give permission for your child to join the study.
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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