Dental study tests stronger bleach to save infected teeth
NCT ID NCT06433245
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a stronger solution of sodium hypochlorite (5% vs 3%) works better as a wash and bleeding stopper during a partial pulpotomy—a procedure to save a tooth with deep decay and nerve inflammation. The trial involved 128 adults with painful, infected molars. Researchers measured success by checking for pain, healing, and tooth function over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sodium hypochlorite
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a higher concentration of sodium hypochlorite improves outcomes for saving teeth with deep decay.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 128 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Higher concentrations may also cause more irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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PIGDS
Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India
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