New, less invasive tooth treatments for kids show promise

NCT ID NCT05336682

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two simpler procedures called Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR) against the standard root canal treatment (pulpectomy) for infected baby molars in 66 children. One LSTR method cleaned the root canals, while the other only removed the top pulp and placed an antibiotic paste. The goal was to see if these less invasive options could work as well as the standard treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: triple antibiotic paste with propylene glycol
What this could lead to: If successful, these simpler procedures could offer effective, less invasive alternatives to standard root canal treatment for children's baby teeth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center trial with only 66 children. The results may not apply to all kids or other teeth, and long-term success is not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulpitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PULPITIS - IRREVERSIBLE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt

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