Nerve-saving treatment vs root canal for severe tooth pain in teens
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for a painful, severely decayed back tooth in teenagers: a newer nerve-preserving procedure (partial pulpotomy) versus standard root canal treatment. The goal is to see if the less invasive option works just as well at relieving pain and saving the tooth.
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Who can take part
- You are between 11 and 17 years old.
- You are experiencing severe pain in the tooth (rating 7 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale).
- The pain is in a lower first molar (one of the big back teeth) with a deep cavity that reached the nerve.
- The tooth has not been previously treated and has no other dental problems.
- You are generally healthy and not taking antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for the last month.
- You do not have gum disease, tooth decay in the surrounding area, or a history of bleeding or immune disorders.
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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