Dead teeth revived with pulp transplant in small trial
NCT ID NCT07258888
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether transplanting pulp tissue from a healthy tooth into a dead one could restore vitality. Twenty-one adults with dead single-rooted teeth received either a pulp transplant, a pulp transplant with growth factors, or standard root canal treatment. The goal was to see if the treated teeth would respond to electrical stimulation, indicating nerve regrowth. Results are preliminary and more research is needed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- autologous dental pulp transplantation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a way to restore feeling in dead teeth, avoiding root canals and keeping the tooth alive.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 21 people. The procedure requires a healthy donor tooth, and long-term success is uncertain. Risks include pain, infection, or the transplant not working.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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21 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-40 years * Presence of single-rooted permanent teeth diagnosed with: * Pulp necrosis or * Irreversible pulpitis with radiographic periapical lesions * Availability of a caries-free, periodontally healthy third molar suitable for donor pulp harvesting Good general health, with no systemic diseases -Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Multi-rooted teeth or teeth with complex canal anatomy * Systemic diseases or medical conditions that may affect wound healing (e.g., diabetes, immunosuppression) * Lack of a suitable donor third molar for pulp harvesting * Advanced periodontal attachment loss or active periodontal disease * Pregnancy or lactation * Recent use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs (\<1 month) * Inability or unwillingness to attend scheduled follow-ups
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Faculty of Dentistry
Kahramanmaraş, onikişubat, 46010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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