Pulp treatment for deep cavities with and without root infection
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a newer, less invasive treatment called full pulpotomy (removing only the infected pulp and sealing the tooth) works as well for teeth with an infection at the root tip as it does for teeth without that infection. It aims to see if this approach can save your tooth and avoid a root canal.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You need a deep cavity in a lower back tooth (first or second molar) that can still be restored.
- The tooth must still respond to sensitivity tests, meaning the nerve is alive.
- You must not have taken painkillers in the last week or antibiotics in the last month.
- You should not have certain health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or be a smoker.
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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