Dental pulp disorder

This study tested a special dental material (Vitrebond) used to cover and protect the soft inner part of a tooth (the pulp) when it gets exposed due to deep cavities, injury, or dental work. The goal was to see if the material keeps the tooth alive and healthy for up to 5 years. …

This early-phase trial tested whether N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) could help stem cells in damaged teeth grow roots to full maturity. The study planned to enroll up to 18 people with immature, infected teeth, but was terminated early with only 7 participants. Researchers used NAC as …

This study tested whether a special laser (Er,Cr:YSGG) can kill bacteria in root canals better than the standard rinse. 56 adults undergoing root canal treatment had their canals cleaned with either the laser or standard sodium hypochlorite. Researchers measured bacterial levels …

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …