Laser vs. standard treatment for painful adult molars
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if using a laser is better than the usual method for treating painful, inflamed teeth that still have a live nerve. The goal is to save the tooth and reduce pain without removing the nerve entirely.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 50 years old.
- You have a permanent back tooth (molar) that hurts and tests show the nerve is inflamed but still alive.
- The tooth can be restored with a filling or crown and does not have decay below the gum line or signs of nerve death.
- You are generally healthy (no serious medical conditions) and able to attend follow-up visits.
- The area around the tooth's root looks healthy or shows only a very slight change on an x-ray.
- You are not pregnant and do not have any bleeding problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study compares two treatments for severe tooth pain in permanent molars: a partial nerve removal (pulpotomy) versus a full root canal. The goal is to see which treatment is more successful in saving the tooth and relieving pain.
This study compares two methods of cleaning infected root canals to see which one reduces pain better after the procedure. It may help find a more comfortable treatment for people with tooth infections.
This trial tests two different materials to treat the inflamed pulp in your back teeth. It compares a special type of blood concentrate (I-PRF) with a mix of nano MTA and blood concentrate to see which is better at saving the tooth and relieving pain.
This study tests whether using a low-level laser and cold therapy together helps heal a back tooth that has deep decay and is causing severe pain. The goal is to save the tooth and avoid a root canal.
This study tests whether adding special scaffolds to a standard root canal treatment can help save a painful lower back tooth and reduce the need for more procedures. It may help people with severe tooth pain that hasn't spread to the jawbone.
This study tests whether using different strengths of a disinfectant rinse inside the tooth, sometimes combined with cold therapy, can reduce pain after a type of root canal treatment for lower molars. It aims to find the most comfortable and effective approach for managing post-procedure pain.
Hear when a new Irreversible Pulpitis (Toothache) trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.