Laser vs standard treatment for severe tooth pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat a severely inflamed tooth nerve (pulpitis) that causes ongoing pain. One method uses a laser, while the other uses standard tools, to see which is better at relieving pain and saving the tooth.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 40 years old.
- You are in good overall health.
- The problem tooth is a molar (back tooth) and can be isolated with a rubber sheet during treatment.
- You have pain that doesn't go away quickly, especially with cold or hot foods or drinks, and it lasts more than 10 seconds.
- You do not have an abscess, swelling, or a sinus tract (a small tunnel from the infection), and the tooth is not loose or severely damaged around the gums.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last week.
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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