Dentists test two materials to save painful teeth without root canals
NCT ID NCT07483788
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two materials, MTA and Biodentine, for treating a painful tooth condition called irreversible pulpitis. 60 adults with severe tooth pain will get a pulpotomy (removing infected pulp) and one of the materials. They will be followed for 3 months to see which material leads to better healing and less pain.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine
- What this could lead to
- If one material works better, dentists may have a clearer choice for saving painful teeth without root canals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term study (60 people, 3 months). Results may not apply to all patients or last long-term.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Dr Khadija Zubair
RECRUITINGKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Dr Khadija Zubair
RECRUITINGKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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