New study tests which cavity removal method saves more teeth
NCT ID NCT07028905
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two cavity removal methods in 144 adults with deep cavities and reversible pulpitis (tooth nerve inflammation that can heal). One method removes all decay, the other leaves some near the nerve. Researchers will check pain, tooth vitality, and X-rays over 12 months, plus examine extracted teeth under a microscope. The goal is to find which approach better preserves tooth health.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 144 people
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- Expected to start
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Oct 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. The patient's age from 18 years to 40 years old 2. Non -contributory medical history (ASA1) 3. Mature permanent posterior teeth with primary or secondary deep caries extending ≥ 2/3 of dentin 4. The tooth should give a positive response to cold testing 5. Clinical diagnosis of reversible pulpitis 6. The tooth is restorable via direct restoration, probing pocket depth and mobility are within normal limits 7. No signs of pulpal necrosis including sinus tract or swelling 8. No radiographic evidence of periapical changes indicative of apical periodontitis Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic medical conditions, pregnancy, alcoholic and smoker patients. 2- Teeth with spontaneous pain or percussion sensitivity in periodontal lesions, external or internal root resorption, sinus opening, mobility, or abscessed tooth. 3- Radiographic evidence of widened periodontal space, broken or interrupted lamina dura, and periapical radiolucency. 4- Intensified erosion damage or periodontitis. Patient reported clenching or bruxism, hopeless or non-restorable teeth. Immature teeth. 5- Patients with physical disabilities preventing tooth brushing. Patient had removable partial denture abutments, dental abscesses, pulp lesions, atypical facial pain, or pulpitis. 6- Patients had non-carious lesions like abrasion, erosion, attrition, or abfraction. 7- Patients with history of antibiotic or analgesics intake within few days of operative intervention. 8- Patients with previously root canal-treated teeth. 9- Periodontally compromised teeth. 10-Teeth that will be extracted for periodontal or orthodontic reasons as it will conduct for histological evaluation
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