Could eggshells save your teeth? new trial tests natural pulp capping agent
NCT ID NCT07183514
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares a new material made from eggshells (calcium hydroxyapatite) to a standard one (calcium hydroxide) for protecting the nerve in deep cavities. Fifty-four adults with reversible pulpitis will receive one of the two materials after cavity cleaning. Researchers will check for pain, tooth mobility, and nerve health at 1 and 3 months to see which works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- eggshell-derived calcium hydroxyapatite
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural, low-cost alternative to standard materials for protecting tooth nerves after cavity treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 participants and short follow-up (3 months). The eggshell material may not perform as well as the standard treatment, and long-term results are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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de'Montmorency college of dentistry Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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