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Could eggshells fix Kids' cavities? new trial tests natural pulp treatment

NCT ID NCT05812053

Disease control Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares eggshell powder to Biodentine for treating tooth pulp exposure in children's baby molars. Thirty kids with deep cavities but no infection will get a pulpotomy, where the damaged pulp is removed and the material is placed. Researchers will check for pain, swelling, and bone health over time to see if eggshell powder works as well as the standard treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
eggshell powder
What this could lead to
If it works, eggshell powder could become a cheap, natural option for treating tooth pulp exposure in children's baby teeth.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early trial with only 30 children, so results may not apply widely. Eggshell powder may not work as well as standard materials.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Restorable primary molars with deep carious lesions. * Absence of gingival swelling or sinus tract. * Absence of spontaneous pain * Absence of pain on percussion. * Absence of discontinuity of lamina dura * Absence of internal root resorption. * Absence of external root resorption. * Absence of inter-radicular or periapical bone destruction (radiolucency). Exclusion Criteria: * presence of spontaneous pain * presence of gingival swelling or sinus tract * presence of internal or external root resorption * pain on percussion.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries exposure, dental pulp pulpitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Pulp exposure, dental Pulpitis - reversible

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 6624033, Egypt

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