New tooth pain quiz could help dentists spot serious decay

NCT ID NCT07349511

First seen Jan 20, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested a new pain scoring system to help dentists tell the difference between mild and severe tooth pulp inflammation. 143 adults with tooth pain answered questions about their symptoms, and the tool's results were compared to standard diagnostic methods. The goal was to see if this simple scoring system could make diagnosis more accurate and consistent.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics

    Rize, Centre, 53020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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