Study of How Symptoms and Depth of Tooth Decay Affect Success of Partial Caries Removal in Adults Aged 18 to 50

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to study how the condition of a tooth before treatment affects the outcome of partially removing decayed tissue in adult teeth. The main questions are whether preoperative symptoms and the depth of the decay influence the success of the treatment. The study will involve 100 adults with deep carious lesions, focusing on those with mild or reversible pulpitis, to better understand treatment results over time. Participants will undergo partial removal of decayed tissue, where decay is selectively removed from the tooth while preserving healthy tissue. The procedure involves removing decay around the edges of the cavity and selectively removing softened dentin near the pulp, followed by restoration with glass-ionomer cement. After 12 months, if the tooth shows no symptoms and passes sensitivity tests, a final restoration with composite resin is applied. During the study, participants will complete a questionnaire about symptoms 7 days after treatment, including pain assessment using a visual scale. The treated teeth will be monitored for 12 to 24 months with clinical and radiographic evaluations to assess treatment success. The research will track the tooths condition and response to treatment over time, supported by the University of Helsinki.

The Prognostic Impact of Symptoms and Lesion Depth in Partial Removal of Carious Tissue