New study tests best method to save Kids' decayed baby teeth

NCT ID NCT07333872

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares three dental procedures—pulpotomy, partial pulpotomy, and direct pulp capping—all using a material called MTA, to treat deep cavities in children's baby molars. The goal is to see which technique best preserves the tooth, prevents pain, and avoids infection. The trial involves 96 healthy children aged 4-7 years with reversible pulpitis, and will track outcomes like pain, X-ray changes, and signs of infection.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which technique best preserves baby teeth and avoids pain or infection, guiding dentists toward simpler, more effective treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 96 children, and results may not apply to all kids or teeth. There is also a risk that the treated tooth may still need extraction later.

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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.

VITAL PULP THERAPY IN PRIMARY TEETH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Delta university for science and technology

Gamasa, Dakahlia Governorate, 35516, Egypt

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