Which tooth test is best? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT02636504
First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study will compare three methods for checking tooth vitality (whether the nerve is alive): laser Doppler flowmetry, electric pulp testing, and cold testing. About 150 people who need root canal treatment will receive all three tests. The goal is to see which test is most accurate at telling if a tooth is alive or dead.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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