Nerve-saving treatment for deep cavities in lower molars
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a nerve-saving treatment (full pulpotomy) for lower molars with deep cavities. It compares how well the tooth heals when there is a sign of infection at the root tip (test group) versus when there is no infection (control group). The goal is to see if this treatment can help avoid a root canal.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- The tooth is a lower molar (first or second) with a very deep cavity that goes more than 2/3 of the way into the dentin layer.
- The tooth still responds to nerve tests (like cold or gentle electric stimulation).
- You do not have any health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or heavy smoking/drinking, and you haven't taken painkillers this week or antibiotics this month.
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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