PULPITIS

This study tested whether a less invasive treatment called vital pulp therapy (VPT) works as well as standard root canal treatment for people with severe, irreversible tooth pulp inflammation. 43 adults with painful back teeth took part, and after 12 months, both treatments had s…

This study looked at whether using a special light treatment (photodynamic therapy) during root canal cleaning can reduce pain afterward. 95 adults with infected back teeth were treated, and their pain was tracked for 3 days. The goal was to see if adding light therapy helps more…

This study tested whether applying cryotherapy (cold therapy) during pulpotomy or root canal treatment reduces pain and improves quality of life for people with deep cavities. 144 adults with deep decay in a molar were randomly assigned to receive either standard treatment or tre…

This study tested whether a less invasive dental procedure (full pulpotomy) works as well as a root canal in molars with severe infection. 58 adults with irreversible pulpitis were treated, and an AI tool helped detect hidden infections on X-rays. The goal was to see if the tooth…

This study looked at 72 adults with and without tooth pain to measure certain nerve chemicals (substance P and CGRP) in their saliva and tooth pulp. The goal was to see how these chemicals relate to pain severity, tooth inflammation, and psychological factors like anxiety and str…

This completed study looked at 51 people with healthy teeth, reversible pulpitis (mild inflammation), or irreversible pulpitis (severe inflammation). Researchers measured three inflammation-related proteins (IL-8, FGF-1, and VEGF) in tooth pulp, gum fluid, and dentin fluid. The g…