Pulpitis
MONDO:0006937Inflammation of the dental pulp.
Also known as: dental pulp inflammation, inflammation of dental pulp
181 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a tooth's own pulp be used to regenerate root canals?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ TerminatedThis trial tests whether transplanting a patient's own minced pulp tissue into a cleaned root canal can regenerate living dental pulp. Fifty participants aged 7 to 50 with infected or inflamed teeth will receive either standard root canal treatment or the experimental tissue tran…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can leaving some decay save the tooth? a trial tests two gentle approaches
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two conservative methods for treating deep tooth decay that reaches close to the nerve. In one approach, dentists leave softer decayed tissue near the nerve; in the other, they remove more until firmer tissue remains. About 100 patients with deep decay in perm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a laser beam save your tooth and ease pain better than traditional methods?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two ways to treat a severely decayed tooth that has caused irreversible pulpitis, a painful condition where the tooth's inner pulp is inflamed. One method uses a standard solution to control bleeding after removing damaged pulp, while the other uses a diode la…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simpler procedure save children's aching baby teeth?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a less invasive dental procedure called pulpotomy can successfully treat baby molars with a severe, painful tooth condition known as irreversible pulpitis. Instead of removing the entire nerve, pulpotomy removes only the top part and places a soothing med…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qatar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simpler tooth procedure spare kids from root canals?
Disease control TerminatedThis study compares two dental procedures for treating severe pulpitis (tooth nerve inflammation) in children's baby molars. One is a standard full root canal treatment (pulpectomy), and the other is a less invasive option that removes only part of the nerve (pulpotomy). The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nebu Philip • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple dental procedure save teeth from root canals?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two dental procedures—direct pulp capping and partial pulpotomy—for treating permanent teeth with deep cavities that expose the pulp. Adults with deep caries and reversible pulpitis will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The study will follow …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple marker might predict which teeth can be saved without root canal
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the level of a specific inflammatory marker (MMP9) in the dental pulp can predict the success of a full pulpotomy, a procedure that removes the inflamed pulp from the crown of a tooth and seals it with a special material. Adults with deep cavities causing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibiotic paste could replace root canals in Kids' teeth
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two treatments for infected baby molars in children aged 3 to 8: a less invasive method using a triple antibiotic paste versus a standard root canal with a calcium hydroxide-iodoform paste. The goal is to see which approach better relieves pain, swelling, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tooth-Saving showdown: which material wins for Kids' molars?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares three modern dental materials used to treat deep cavities in children's permanent molars by preserving the tooth nerve. The goal is to see which material best helps the tooth root continue growing and reduces pain. About 48 healthy children aged 7 to 11 with o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint-Joseph University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New study tests best method to save Kids' decayed baby teeth
Disease control OngoingThis study compares three dental procedures—pulpotomy, partial pulpotomy, and direct pulp capping—all using a material called MTA, to treat deep cavities in children's baby molars. The goal is to see which technique best preserves the tooth, prevents pain, and avoids infection. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New light therapy could make root canals less painful
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a special light-activated dye can kill more bacteria and reduce pain after root canal treatment. Fifty adults with infected teeth will receive either standard care or the light therapy. The goal is to see if this simple addition improves healing and co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New dental cements could save painful teeth from root canals
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two calcium silicate-based dental cements, Biodentine and NeoPutty, for treating irreversible pulpitis (severe tooth nerve inflammation) in adults. Sixty participants with deep cavities and spontaneous pain will receive a single-session pulpotomy, where the infla…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Firat University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Chill or zap? new study tests cold and laser to cut root canal pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using cold or laser-activated fluids during a root canal can reduce pain and kill more bacteria than standard treatment. Sixty adults with an infected lower molar will receive one of four rinses: room-temperature, cold, heated, or laser-activated sodium h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Vitamin d may soothe root canal pain, small trial hints
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether taking vitamin D3 before a root canal can reduce pain afterward. Fifty-four adults with low vitamin D and painful tooth inflammation will receive either a single high dose, a three-day course, or a placebo. Pain levels and painkiller use will be tracked f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Tooth pain showdown: can saving the nerve beat root canal?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two treatments for severe tooth pain: vital pulp therapy, which tries to save the tooth's nerve, and standard root canal treatment, which removes it. Researchers will measure pain after 24 hours and one week, and check healing at 6 and 12 months using AI to re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Green tea extract may ease tooth pain after Root-Saving procedure
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether rinsing with a green tea extract (EGCG) during a tooth-saving procedure (pulpotomy) can lower pain and improve success rates in adults with severe tooth decay. 64 participants with deep cavities will receive one of two rinses and one of two filling mat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Laser or ultrasound: which root canal method hurts less?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two ways to clean a tooth during a root canal: laser-activated irrigation and passive ultrasonic irrigation. Researchers want to see which method leads to less pain and better quality of life afterward. 90 adults with infected or damaged permanent teeth are takin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Which root canal sealer causes less pain? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at pain after root canal treatment in adults with a tooth condition called irreversible pulpitis. Researchers are testing three different sealers (materials used to fill the root canal) to see which one leads to the least pain and need for painkillers. 75 partici…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Ice to the rescue: cold therapy may ease Post-Dental pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether applying cold therapy (cryotherapy) during a pulpotomy—a procedure to save a decayed tooth—can lower pain and improve quality of life afterward. About 82 adults with severe tooth pain will be treated, and their pain levels and daily comfort will be tra…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sirawut Hiran-us • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Root canal relief? study tests best way to clean teeth
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at different ways to clean a tooth during a root canal to see which causes the least pain and improves quality of life. 90 adults with a specific type of tooth infection will be randomly assigned to one of three irrigation methods. They will report their pain lev…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Tooth pain relief: steroid injection may beat placebo after root canal
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a single injection of dexamethasone (a steroid) near the tooth can reduce pain after root canal treatment for people with severe, irreversible tooth inflammation. 44 adults with this condition will receive either the steroid or a placebo (salt water) inje…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Chilled or heated rinses may ease root canal pain, study finds
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether using cold, hot, or ultrasound-activated rinsing solutions can lower pain and bacteria after a root canal. Sixty adults with painful tooth pulp inflammation will receive one of four rinsing methods. The goal is to find which approach works best for a m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Root canal study: does preparation size determine tooth survival?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the size of root canal preparation and the amount of remaining tooth structure affect the survival of treated lower molars. Sixty patients with infected pulp will receive either a conventional or conservative root canal preparation. Researchers will track …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Dentists test which root canal measuring method is more accurate
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares two methods for measuring root canal length during root canal treatment: a manual technique using hand instruments and a machine-assisted mechanical technique. Both methods use electronic devices called apex locators to improve accuracy. About 104 adults needi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Which Tooth-Shaving method keeps your tooth coolest?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study measures how hot the inside of a tooth gets when dentists shave off a tiny bit of enamel (a common step before braces). Researchers will test two different tools on 40 teeth from 30 people to see which method causes less heat. Keeping the tooth cool is important becaus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Pakistan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Your DNA could decide if Tooth-Saving therapy works
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a person's genetic makeup influences how well a dental treatment called vital pulp therapy works for saving teeth with pulpitis (tooth nerve inflammation). Researchers will collect saliva from 96 participants to analyze specific genes, then track treat…
Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Blood markers may predict why your dental numbing fails
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether certain inflammation markers in the blood can predict how well dental numbing shots work and how much pain people feel after treatment. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 150 adults with tooth inflammation (irreversible pulpitis) and compare t…
Sponsor: KEZBAN MELTEM ÇOLAK • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:53 UTC