Could a simpler tooth procedure spare kids from root canals?

NCT ID NCT06183203

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Nebu Philip Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two dental procedures for treating severe pulpitis (tooth nerve inflammation) in children's baby molars. One is a standard full root canal treatment (pulpectomy), and the other is a less invasive option that removes only part of the nerve (pulpotomy). The goal is to see if the simpler procedure works just as well in relieving pain and saving the tooth over two years. Children aged 4 to 9 with a painful, vital baby molar may participate.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Pulpotomy (partial pulp removal) compared to pulpectomy (full root canal treatment) in baby molars
What this could lead to: If pulpotomy works as well as the standard full root canal, it could offer a simpler, faster, and less stressful treatment option for young children with severe tooth decay.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with no results yet. Pulpotomy may not be as effective long-term as pulpectomy, and there is a risk of treatment failure requiring further procedures.

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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.

IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Christian Dental College

Ludhiana, Punjab, 141008, India

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