New antibiotic paste could replace drilling for Kids' cavities
NCT ID NCT07026435
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new, less invasive way to treat infected baby molars in children aged 4 to 10. Instead of fully cleaning out the tooth canals (standard pulpectomy), the new method uses an antibiotic paste to kill infection without drilling. The study involved 110 children and tracked success over 12 months to see if the simpler technique works as well as the standard one.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- antibiotic paste (ciprofloxacin and metronidazole mixed with iodoform-calcium hydroxide)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, LSTR could offer a simpler, less invasive alternative to standard root canal treatment for children's baby teeth, reducing discomfort and treatment time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 110 children. The technique uses antibiotics, which may not work for all infections, and long-term success compared to standard care is still being evaluated.
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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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Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry
Erzurum, Yakutiye, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)
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