Deep cavity showdown: which cleaning method saves the tooth?
NCT ID NCT07041905
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two methods for cleaning deep cavities in permanent teeth: removing all decayed tissue (total removal) or leaving a thin layer near the nerve (selective removal). Researchers want to see which approach better keeps the tooth alive and causes less pain after treatment. Fifteen people with two similar deep cavities will each get both methods (one per tooth) and be followed for a year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose the best way to treat deep cavities to keep the tooth alive and reduce pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (15 people) and results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at short-term outcomes, not long-term tooth survival.
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Conditions
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Cukurova University
RECRUITINGAdana, Turkey (Türkiye)
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