Simpler tooth treatment may spare kids from more invasive dental procedure
NCT ID NCT06524921
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two treatments for severely decayed baby molars in children aged 4 to 9. One group received a pulpotomy, where only the infected part of the tooth's nerve is removed and replaced with a special cement (Biodentine). The other group had a full pulpectomy, removing all nerve tissue and filling the canals with a medicated paste (Metapex). The goal was to see if the simpler pulpotomy works as well as the more involved pulpectomy in preserving the tooth and preventing pain or infection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Biodentine (calcium silicate cement) and Metapex (calcium hydroxide iodoform paste)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a less invasive pulpotomy with Biodentine is a good alternative to full pulpectomy for treating infected baby teeth in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The study also excludes teeth with severe symptoms, limiting its scope.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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