Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Pulpotomy vs Root Canal Treatment for Teeth With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis
Lead Sponsor:
National University Hospital, Singapore
Conditions:
Pulpitis - Irreversible
Eligibility:
All Genders
12+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is a randomised controlled trial for complete pulpotomy as an alternative to root canal treatment for teeth with clinical diagnosis of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (i.e. signs and symp...
Detailed Description
Mature permanent teeth with deep caries/restorations and symptoms indicative of irreversible pulpitis (moderate to severe spontaneous lingering pain) will be included in the study. The teeth will be r...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients aged 12 years or older
- Mature permanent tooth with deep caries/restorations
- Symptoms indicative of irreversible pulpitis (moderate to severe spontaneous lingering pain)
- Tooth is responsive to cold and electric pulp test (EPT) sensibility testing
- Tooth is restorable and can be adequately isolated during treatment
- One tooth (molar or premolar) per patient.
Exclusion
- Teeth with active periodontal disease (pocket depth \>5mm)
- Teeth indicated for elective root canal treatment for restorative purposes
- Teeth with apical periodontitis
- Patients with complex medical histories that may affect their caries experience and healing ability (immunocompromised, radiotherapy etc.)
- Patients who are unable to consent
- History of trauma to the tooth
- Presence of apical radiolucency
- Patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding
- Teeth with any evidence of purulence or excessive bleeding that cannot be controlled with a cotton pellet with 2-4% hypochlorite for 10 minutes
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 11 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05964933
Start Date
July 11 2023
End Date
December 1 2027
Last Update
July 28 2023
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National University Hospital, Singapore
Singapore, Singapore, 119074