Laser zaps tooth pain: new study tests precision treatment
NCT ID NCT07287709
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a laser-based procedure to the standard method for treating severe toothache (irreversible pulpitis) in adult molars. Sixty participants will receive either laser or conventional treatment, and healing will be tracked using X-rays and AI analysis. The goal is to see if the laser approach is more effective at relieving pain and preserving the tooth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Diode laser and sodium hypochlorite solution
- What this could lead to
- If successful, laser pulpotomy could offer a less painful, more precise alternative to standard root canal treatment for severe toothache.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The laser method may not prove more effective than the standard approach, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry
RECRUITINGAlexandria, 21527, Egypt
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