Caries Location and Its Effect on the Success Rate of Indirect Pulp Treatment in Primary Molars

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Nov 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how the location of tooth decay, also known as caries, affects the success of a specific dental treatment called indirect pulp treatment in children's back teeth, known as primary molars. The goal is to gather information that will help pediatric dentists provide better care for children with deep cavities. The study will specifically include children aged 3 to 7 years who are in good health and have certain types of deep cavities in their primary molars that are still treatable.

To be eligible for the trial, children must have one or more primary molars with deep cavities that are causing mild, short-lived pain or discomfort but are not severely damaged. Participants will need to be assessed for their ability to cooperate during treatment. If a child's tooth shows signs of serious problems, like severe pain or infection, they won't be included in the study. As the trial hasn't started recruiting participants yet, more details will be provided once it begins. Parents can feel confident that this research aims to improve dental care for young children.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• * Participant criteria:
• • 1. Children aged between 3-7 years
• • 2. Children in complete physical and mental health.
• • 3. Children with free medical history.
• • 4. Patient with favorable attitudes, which will be assessed by using Frankl behavior rating.
• Teeth criteria:
• • 1. Primary molars with active occlusal or proximal deep caries.
• • 2. Teeth with reversible pulpitis
• • 3. Asymptomatic teeth or teeth with provoked pain of short duration
• • 4. Teeth should be restorable.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• * Clinical signs or symptoms suggesting evidence of pulp degeneration or a non -vital tooth such as:
• • Clinical symptoms or history indicating irreversible pulpitis as (spontaneous pain, throbbing pain).
• • Tenderness to percussion.
• • Soft tissue swelling, abscess, draining fistula or sinus tracts.
• • Pathological Tooth mobility.
• Presence of the following Radiographic criteria:
• • Periapical or inter-radicular radiolucency.
• • Internal or external pathological root resorption.
• • Furcation involvement
• • Widening of periodontal space.