Dentists test two ways to save teeth with deep cavities

NCT ID NCT07300124

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two dental treatments for teeth with deep cavities and reversible pulpitis (early nerve inflammation). One treatment caps the exposed nerve directly, while the other removes a small part of the nerve before capping. The study will include 138 people aged 15-40 and follow them for one year to see which approach has a higher success rate and causes less pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Dental procedure (direct pulp capping or partial pulpotomy)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show which dental procedure is more effective for saving teeth with deep cavities and reversible pulpitis, helping dentists choose the best treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (138 people) that hasn't started recruiting yet. Results may not apply to all patients, and some teeth may still fail despite treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries dentin caries pulpitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EXTREMELY DEEP CARIES REVERSIBLE PULPITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

PGIDS Rohtak

Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India

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