Can a simple dental procedure save teeth from root canals?

NCT ID NCT06495242

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This 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 participants for up to five years to see which procedure better resolves symptoms and maintains pulp vitality, potentially helping dentists choose the best approach to save natural teeth.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Two dental procedures: direct pulp capping and partial pulpotomy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help dentists choose the best procedure to save teeth with deep cavities, avoiding root canals or tooth loss.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center trial with 120 patients, and results may not apply to all cases. There is a risk of pulp inflammation or failure, leading to further treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dentin caries Pain pulpitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEEP CARIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology

Irbid, Irbid Governorate, 3030, Jordan

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