Tooth pain showdown: can saving the nerve beat root canal?
NCT ID NCT07549620
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two treatments for severe tooth pain: vital pulp therapy, which tries to save the tooth's nerve, and standard root canal treatment, which removes it. Researchers will measure pain after 24 hours and one week, and check healing at 6 and 12 months using AI to read X-rays. The 34 participants all have deep cavities and tooth pain but no visible infection on X-ray.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vital pulp therapy (a dental procedure to preserve the tooth's nerve) and root canal treatment (a dental procedure to remove the nerve)
What this could lead to
If vital pulp therapy works well, it could offer a less invasive option for treating tooth pain while keeping the tooth alive.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 34 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Vital pulp therapy might not control pain or infection as well as root canal treatment.
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Locations
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 00202, Egypt