Hidden root canals in kids' teeth: a new detection method puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07808489
First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a stepwise approach helps dentists find a second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) in the upper first molars of children aged 10 to 15 during root canal treatment. The method starts with a standard exam, then adds magnifying loupes, a dental microscope, and, if needed, 3D imaging. Researchers measure how much each step improves the chance of locating this often-missed canal.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Stepwise MB2 Clinical Confirmation Protocol, a diagnostic procedure using clinical examination, dental loupes, a dental operating microscope, and CBCT imaging
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve root canal success in children by helping dentists reliably find and treat an extra canal that is often missed.
- What could go wrong
- The study is small and observational, so results may not apply to all children or dentists. The extra steps add time and cost, and not every missed canal causes problems.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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77 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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10 to 15 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients aged 10-15 years requiring primary root canal treatment of a permanent maxillary first molar * A clinically and radiographically restorable study tooth * "Positive" or "definitely positive" behavior according to the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale * No systemic condition contraindicating the planned endodontic treatment * No known hypersensitivity to the local anesthetics, irrigation solutions, or other materials used during treatment * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Previous root canal treatment or endodontic intervention involving the study tooth * Presence of a vertical root fracture, root resorption, or pre-existing perforation in the study tooth
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kütahya Health Sciences University, Faculty of Dentistry
Kütahya, Kütahya, 43100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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