Checking inflammation markers and success of baby tooth nerve treatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at whether certain substances in the blood (called cytokines) can tell how inflamed the tooth's pulp is, and whether that affects how well a pulpotomy works. A pulpotomy is a procedure that removes the infected part of the nerve inside a baby tooth to save the tooth and avoid early loss.
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Who can take part
- Your child has tooth pain that is provoked (for example, when eating or drinking), but not constant or spontaneous.
- The cavity reaches the deep layer of the tooth (dentin) on either the chewing surface or the side of the tooth.
- The dentist confirms that the tooth's root pulp is healthy by checking that bleeding stops within 8 minutes during the procedure.
- The tooth can be restored with a stainless steel crown (a metal cap).
- Your child is generally healthy and cooperative for dental treatment.
- You are willing to attend follow-up visits.
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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